PIL in Delhi High Court Challenges Ban on Teachers Giving Private Tuitions

A retired Delhi Public School teacher has moved the Delhi High Court challenging laws that prohibit teachers from giving private tuitions, calling the ban “unreasonable.” The Court will hear the matter next on November 12.

WB School Job Row || ‘Selection Process Vitiated by Fraud’: SC Upholds Calcutta HC Order Cancelling 24,000 Appointments

Today, On 3rd April, The Supreme Court has upheld the Calcutta High Court’s decision to cancel the appointments of 24,000 school staff in West Bengal over alleged irregularities. The court stated, “Entire selection process is vitiated by manipulation and fraud, and credibility and legitimacy is denuded.” The ruling reinforces the need for transparency in recruitment and mandates a fresh selection process. This verdict has significant implications for affected candidates and the state’s education system.

Bengal Teacher Appointments || SC to Hear Pleas Against HC Order Today (April 3)

Today, On 3rd April, The Supreme Court is expected to deliver its verdict regarding petitions challenging the Calcutta High Court’s order that invalidated the appointment of teachers in West Bengal. The HC had earlier scrapped these appointments over alleged irregularities in the selection process. The decision will have significant implications for affected teachers and the state’s education system. The ruling is highly anticipated amid ongoing legal battles over recruitment controversies.

Kerala High Court: “No Criminal Cases Without Inquiry Against Teachers For Disciplining Students”

The Kerala High Court ruled that no criminal cases should be filed against teachers without a preliminary inquiry. It also suggested that teachers be allowed to carry canes in schools for discipline but not for punishment.

West Bengal School Jobs Row | CJI Sanjiv Khanna to Hear Pleas Against 25,753 Job Invalidations on January 15

Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna, will hear pleas challenging the cancellation of 25,753 teaching and non-teaching jobs in West Bengal’s government and assisted schools. The appointments were declared invalid by the Calcutta High Court over alleged recruitment irregularities. The case has raised concerns for the affected employees and job aspirants. The hearing is set for January 15, 2025.

‘Systemic Fraud’: CJI on WB Recruitment Scam | Criticizes Mamata Govt: “State was Duty-Bound to Maintain Records”

Today(on 7th May), Supreme Court calls West Bengal recruitment fraud “systemic deception,” urges digitized record-keeping for overseeing 25,753 staff appointments.

‘Permanent Reinstatement of JMI Teachers’: Supreme Court Order Citing UGC Regulations

The Supreme Court Yesterday (April 16th), ruled that the regulations set by the University Grants Commission (UGC) must be adhered to by universities, leading to a directive for Jamia Millia Islamia University to reinstate certain faculty members on a permanent basis.

Allahabad High Court Upholds Reinstatement of Law Officer and Five Teachers at Lucknow University

The Allahabad High Court has confirmed the decision of a single-judge bench from May, which ruled that the dismissal of the law officer and five faculty members from Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University was unlawful. Allahabad High Court has affirmed the reinstatement of a law officer and five faculty members at Dr. Shakuntala Misra […]

Supreme Court Asserts Right to Quality Education: B.Ed. Holders Ineligible as Primary School Teachers

Supreme Court Rules B.Ed. Graduates Ineligible for Primary School Teaching Posts The Supreme Court of India has upheld the Rajasthan High Court’s decision, declaring that Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree holders are not eligible for appointment as primary school teachers. The apex court’s bench, consisting of Justice Aniruddha Bose and Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, emphasized that […]