Sri Jayaprakash Narayan Education Society (R) v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Transfers of excess teachers between private aided schools were challenged as infringing management autonomy. The court read down Section 98 and the 1999 Rules to require management consent, directed that teachers also receive an option, and ordered a circular within three months. The petitions were disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Section 98 and the 1999 Rules read down to require management consent for inter-institution transfers; teacher option directed; implementing circular ordered within three months of receipt.