State Of Kerala & Ors.Etc.Etc vs Arun George & Ors.Etc.Etc

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of the validity of the Kerala Government's policy regarding the appointment of teachers in aided colleges, emphasizing the need for adherence to the provisions of the Kerala University Act, 1974, and the relevant rules. The Court held that the appointments made without following the prescribed procedure were invalid, reinforcing the principle that statutory compliance is essential in public employment matters. The appeals by the State of Kerala were dismissed, upholding the decisions of the lower courts.