N. AMMAD vs MANAGER, EMJAY HIGH SCHOOL

The Supreme Court held that the management of a minority school is not free to appoint any qualified person as Headmaster without adhering to the provisions of the Kerala Education Act, 1958. The Court emphasized that the appointment must consider the qualifications and seniority of existing staff, ruling that the appellant, being the seniormost teacher, had a legitimate expectation for the position. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to dismiss the writ petition, affirming the management's right to appoint the 4th respondent as Headmaster based on his qualifications and service record.