KANKAVALI SHIKSHAN SANSTHA vs M.R. GAVALI .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to reinstate Manohar Ramchandra Gavali, an Assistant Teacher, whose temporary appointment was terminated after the academic year 1995-96. The Court emphasized that the Maharashtra Employees of Private Schools (Conditions of Service) Regulation Act, 1977 governs such appointments and terminations, and that the absence of a suitable SC/ST candidate does not justify termination without due process. The Court ruled that the termination was invalid and ordered continuity of service and back-wages for the respondent.