BALKRISHNA WAMAN ZAMBARE vs SIDDHESHWAR SHIKSHAN SANSTHA, DONGARSONI

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in setting aside the School Tribunal's order which condoned the delay in filing the appeal against the oral termination of the appellant's service as a Laboratory Attendant. The Court emphasized that the appellant had provided sufficient reasons for the delay, including ongoing correspondence with the institution and directives from the Education Officer. The Court reinstated the Tribunal's decision, allowing the appellant's appeal to proceed, thereby affirming the importance of fair opportunity in employment disputes under the Maharashtra Employees of Private Schools (Conditions of Service) Regulation Act, 1977.