Judgment

KULDIP SINGH, J.:- Karamat Husain Muslim Girls College, Lucknow (hereinafter called the College) is being managed by Anjuman Muslim-e-Hind which is a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. The avowed object of the society is to advance the cause of education among the women of India. The College has been recognised by the State of Uttar Pradesh as a religious minority institution within the meaning of Art. 30(1) of the Constitution of India and is an affiliated associate of Lucknow University.

2. The post of lady Principal in the degree section of the college was advertised on April 5, 1974 indicating the following qualifications / requirements :-

1) First or good second class Masters Degree in any of the subjects taught in the institution;

2) At least five years experience of teaching degree classes as also administrative experience;

3) Must possess working knowledge of Urdu;

4) Willing to reside in the college premises.

3. In response to the advertisement the appellant along with others applied for the post. The appellant did not fulfil the qualification of five years experience. She alone appeared for the interview and the Selection Committee relaxed th