THE MANAGER VKNM VOCATIONAL HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL vs THE STATE OF KERALA & ORS. ETC.

The Supreme Court upheld the Full Bench judgment of the Kerala High Court, which directed the appellant school to appoint the 5th respondent as a High School Assistant, citing Rule 51A regarding preferential appointment for qualified teachers with prior experience in the school. The Court clarified that the appellant's rejection of the 5th respondent's claim was not justified, as the respondent had a legitimate expectation based on her previous service. Consequently, the appeals were dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision.