ASHA EDUCATION SOCIETY THROUGH ITS SECRETARY AND ANR. vs NANDKISHORE SHRIKRISHNA WANKHEDKAR AND ANR.

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals concerning the reinstatement and back wages of teachers appointed on a year-to-year basis under the Maharashtra Employees of Private Schools (Conditions of Service) Regulation Act, 1977. The Court held that since the appointments were not against permanent vacancies and the course was de-recognized, the teachers were entitled only to back wages for the academic year prior to their termination. The appellants were directed to pay the salary and benefits for the remaining period of the academic year in which the teachers were terminated.