Jisha John v. the State of Kerala
Case brief
What is this about?
Two interconnected writ petitions over promotion of a high school teacher to HSST in an aided school. The court quashed the orders declining approval, holding notice of selection was properly served and an unapproved relinquishment letter does not invalidate a selection-based appointment, and approved the appointment.
What did the court decide?
WP(C) 1859/2018 allowed; Exts.P9 and P13 orders quashed; 2nd respondent directed to approve Mohammed Basheer's HSST appointment within one month and release benefits within three more months. WP(C) 24