In Brief
The State of Tripura challenged a High Court order that had set aside teacher selections and directed the state to frame a new Employment Policy. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision, finding no grounds for interference. The Court modified the implementation timeline, directing the state to frame the new policy by April 2017, issue advertisements by May 2017, and complete fresh selections by December 2017. Previously-rejected candidates were permitted to re-participate with age relaxation, provided they possessed required qualifications. The Court emphasized that teacher qualifications must conform to statutory requirements under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.
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