Removal of Employee From Service in Private Unaided School Invalid Without Prior Approval of Director of Education: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that the removal of a teacher from service by a private unaided school was illegal as it was carried out without obtaining prior approval from the Director of Education as mandated under Section 8(2) Of The Delhi School Education Act, 1973. The Court set aside the dismissal order and directed reinstatement of the teacher with continuity of service and 50% back wages, subject to…