Supreme Court Refuses Extension for PG Medical Admissions: Education Promotion Society vs. Union of India (2019) Date of the Judgment: 21 June 2019 Citation: Not Available Judges: Deepak Gupta, J., Surya Kant, J. Can medical colleges be granted an extension of time to fill vacant postgraduate (PG) seats? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed […]
Supreme Court Upholds Differential Pay for Bihar Teachers Based on Recruitment Method Date of the Judgment: 10 May 2019 Citation: (2019) INSC 4862 Judges: Abhay Manohar Sapre, J., Uday Umesh Lalit, J. (Majority Opinion by Uday Umesh Lalit, J., Concurring Opinion by Abhay Manohar Sapre, J.) Can teachers who were appointed through local bodies claim
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Recognition for Nursing Courses: Pt. Bateswari Dayal Mishr Shiksha Samiti vs. Madhya Pradesh Nurses Registration Council (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a nursing institution is entitled to recognition for its courses when it has submitted an incomplete application and lacks essential infrastructure. CASE TYPE: Education Law, Nursing Education Case Name: Pt.
Supreme Court on Transfer of Recognition of Derecognized Ashram Schools: Sant Dnyaneshwar Shikshan Sansthan vs. State of Maharashtra (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the recognition of a derecognized Ashram School can be transferred to another entity. CASE TYPE: Education Law Case Name: Sant Dnyaneshwar Shikshan Sansthan and Anr. vs. The State of Maharashtra and Ors. Judgment
Supreme Court directs compensation for MBBS student after admission cancellation Date of the Judgment: 21 February 2019 Citation: Not Available Judges: Dr. Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, J and Hemant Gupta, J Can a student be compensated for the loss of an academic year due to a medical college’s admission irregularities? The Supreme Court of India addressed
Supreme Court Approves Excess Admissions in Siddha Medical College LEGAL ISSUE: Whether students admitted beyond the sanctioned intake in a medical college should be allowed to continue their studies and take examinations. CASE TYPE: Education Law, Medical Admissions Case Name: The Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Department of AYUSH vs.
Supreme Court Upholds 10-Year Teaching Experience for Principal Posts: Vivek Mudgil vs. State of U.P. (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a candidate lacking the stipulated 10 years of teaching experience on the last date of application can be appointed as Principal. CASE TYPE: Education Law, Service Law Case Name: Vivek Mudgil vs. State of U.P. &
Supreme Court Clarifies Eligibility for Technician-III Posts: Diploma Holders Not Equivalent to ITI (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a diploma in electrical engineering is equivalent to an ITI certification for the post of Technician-III. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Zahoor Ahmad Rather and Ors. vs. Sheikh Imtiyaz Ahmad and Ors. Judgment Date: 05 December 2018
Supreme Court Orders Re-evaluation of School Lecturer Exam Results in Rajasthan Date of the Judgment: 03 May 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 379 Judges: A.K. Sikri, J., Ashok Bhushan, J. Can a flawed answer key invalidate an entire examination process? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in a case concerning the Rajasthan
Supreme Court Upholds High Court Decision on NOC for CBSE Affiliation: State of Kerala vs. Mythri Vidya Bhavan (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State Government can impose arbitrary conditions for granting a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for schools seeking affiliation with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). CASE TYPE: Education Law, Writ Petition, Civil
Supreme Court Directs Re-verification of Manipur Civil Services Exam Answer Sheets: Tongbram Bimolchand Singh vs. Yumlembam Surjit Singh (2018) Date of the Judgment: April 12, 2018 Citation: 2018 INSC 327 Judges: Kurian Joseph, Mohan M. Shantanagoudar, Navin Sinha, JJ. Can a court order a complete re-evaluation of an exam when irregularities are found in a
Supreme Court clarifies eligibility for Hindi Language Assistants in Karnataka LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a candidate for the post of Hindi Language Assistant must possess a B.Ed. degree with Hindi as a teaching method, or if a general B.Ed. degree suffices. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: The State of Karnataka & Ors. vs. Shankar Baburao
