Kolawana Gram Vikas Kendra vs State Of Gujarat & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the orders of the Division Bench of the High Court, affirming that minority institutions must obtain prior approval from the State Government for teacher appointments as mandated by the circular dated 6.10.1998. The Court found that this requirement does not violate Articles 14, 29, and 30 of the Constitution, as it serves to regulate the recruitment process and ensure compliance with educational standards. The appeal was dismissed, reinforcing the government's authority to impose conditions for granting aid to educational institutions under the Gujarat Secondary Education Act, 1972, specifically Section 40A.