In Chairman v. State of Madhya Pradesh, the Madhya Pradesh High Court held that minority educational institutions have a constitutionally protected right under Article 30(1) to appoint a Principal of their choice. The dispute arose when government authorities attempted to appoint the senior-most teacher as Principal of a minority aided college based on State circulars. The Court ruled that administration of minority institutions includes the power to select Principals, teachers, and manage internal affairs. It emphasized that executive instructions or government circulars cannot override constitutional protections granted under Article 30(1). The Bench further clarified that receiving government aid does not dilute the minority status or autonomy of the institution. Courts and State authorities cannot question the management’s decision once a qualified person is appointed. Relying on landmark Supreme Court judgments like T.M.A. Pai Foundation v. State of Karnataka and St. Xavier’s College v. State of Gujarat, the Court upheld institutional autonomy and set aside the earlier interference.