D. Sarojakumari vs R. Helen Thilakom

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in determining that both the Samuel LMS High School and the Light to the Blind School formed one unit for the purpose of promotion under Rule 43 of the Kerala Education Rules. The Court emphasized that a candidate who participates in a selection process and is not selected is estopped from challenging that process, as established in Dr. G. Sarna vs. University of Lucknow. The Court overturned the High Court's decision, reinforcing the principle that separate identities of institutions must be recognized in employment matters.