Progressive Education Society & Anr vs Rajendra & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the School Tribunal and the Bombay High Court, affirming that the termination of Respondent No.1's services was invalid due to non-compliance with Section 5(3) of The Maharashtra Employees of Private Schools (Conditions of Service) Regulation Act, 1977 and Rules 14 and 15 of the MEPS Rules, 1981. The Court found that the Management failed to conduct a proper assessment of the Respondent's performance and did not follow due process in terminating his probationary employment. Consequently, the Court directed the Appellant-Society to reinstate the Respondent and pay his arrears of salary.