Dileep Kumar Pandey vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court examined whether the Air Force School, Bamrauli, qualifies as a 'state' or 'authority' under Article 12 of the Constitution of India. The court analyzed the establishment, registration, and functioning of the school and its managing society, considering whether it performs public functions or exercises governmental authority. The judgment focused on the nature of the institution's control and its role in providing education to determine its constitutional status. The court's decision impacts the applicability of fundamental rights and statutory protections to the institution and its personnel.