Indian Evangelical Lutheran Church ... vs S.Muthuraj

The Supreme Court directed the District Education Officer to reconsider his earlier decision dated 13.04.2018, emphasizing the need for a fresh decision after hearing all parties involved. The Court mandated that the approval granted to the sixth respondent is contingent upon this new decision, which must be made expeditiously within three months while maintaining the current status quo. This ruling underscores the importance of fair hearing in administrative decisions.