By Anto Akkara
Bangalore, India, Jan 29, 2025 / 14:05 pm
The Catholic Church in the western Indian state of Gujarat has expressed “frustration” over the state High Court confirming the government’s power in appointing staff in Catholic high schools.
The Jan. 23 verdict “is frustrating for us. We are sad that it came just ahead of the 75th anniversary of the Indian Republic [on Jan. 26],” Gandhinagar Archbishop Thomas Macwan told CNA.
“Despite our legal team pointing out that appointment of staff is our fundamental right, it is disappointing that the judge approved the government takeover,” Macwan said.
Under the “Fundamental Rights” category of the India Constitution, Article 30 states: “All minorities, whether based on religion or language, shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.”
The Church plans to appeal the verdict in the Supreme Court of India.
