PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION SOCIETY vs RAJENDRA

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 unlawful under 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 Appellant-Society failed to conduct a proper assessment of the Respondent's performance and did not follow the required procedural safeguards for termination. Consequently, the Court directed the Appellant-Society to reinstate the Respondent and pay his arrears of salary from the date of termination.