STATE OF TAMILNADU vs ST. JOSEPH TEACHERS TRNG. INSTT.

The Supreme Court held that students from unrecognized educational institutions cannot appear for public examinations conducted by the Education Department, as established under Article 30 of the Constitution. The Court emphasized that while minorities have the right to establish educational institutions, they must comply with state regulations for recognition to ensure educational standards. The Full Bench's directions allowing students to appear at the examinations were deemed unauthorized and unjustified, leading to the dismissal of the appeals.