STATE OF KERALA vs PRESIDENT,PARENT TEACHER ASSN.,SNVUP&ORS

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's directive to the Secretary of the General Education Department of Kerala to verify student strength in aided schools, emphasizing compliance with Rule 12 of Chapter XXIII of the Kerala Education Rules (KER). The Court found that the staff fixation for S.N.V.U.P. School was based on bogus admissions and misrepresentation, justifying the DPI's decision to revise the staff strength. The Court affirmed the need for accurate verification to ensure educational integrity and proper allocation of resources.