The Supreme Court of India will hear a petition challenging the cancellation of 69,000 assistant teacher appointments in Uttar Pradesh due to alleged non-compliance with reservation rules. The dispute centers on the release of a new merit list, which could impact thousands of general category candidates. The controversy involves concerns about irregularities and fair representation of reserved category candidates.
The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to issue a new selection list for 69,000 assistant teacher positions, in response to concerns about improper application of reservation quotas. This ruling impacts previously appointed teachers and aims to uphold social justice, with support and criticism from political figures.