V.B.PRASAD vs MANAGER, P.M.D.U.P. SCHOOL .

The Supreme Court addressed the appointment of a Headmaster in a minority institution governed by the Kerala Education Act and the Kerala Education Rules. The Court upheld the decision of the Kerala High Court that directed the appointment of Respondent No. 6 as Headmistress effective from 01.06.1994, while also ruling that Respondent No. 2, who was wrongly appointed, would not have to return the salary received during her tenure. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to the provisions of the Kerala Education Act, particularly Rules 44 and 45, in the appointment process.