Vijay Lakshmi vs Punjab University And Others

The Supreme Court ruled that the preference given to women for the appointment of a Principal in a Government College for Girls does not violate Articles 14, 15, and 16 of the Constitution of India. The Court emphasized that reasonable discrimination based on sex is permissible and that the classification between male and female for certain posts is justified, particularly in the context of educational institutions for girls. The judgment upheld the validity of the rules from the Punjab University Calendar regarding the appointment of female principals and teachers, affirming that such provisions serve a protective purpose for young female students.