THE UNION OF INDIA AND ORS. RAKESH KUMAR vs SHRI.YOHANNAN SAJEEVAN — WP.CT/58/2025
Case under Article 226 of Constitution of India Section NA. Disposed: Contested--DISMISSED on 24th April 2026.
CNR: WBCHCP0010842025
Filing Number
WP.CT /58/2025
Filing Date
10-12-2025
Registration No
WP.CT /58/2025
Registration Date
10-12-2025
Judge
HON'BLE JUSTICE SABYASACHI BHATTACHARYYA , HON'BLE JUSTICE SMITA DAS DE
Coram
HON'BLE JUSTICE SABYASACHI BHATTACHARYYA , HON'BLE JUSTICE SMITA DAS DE
Bench Type
Division Bench
Category
GROUP A (WRIT MATTERS) ( 1 )
Sub-Category
APPOINTMENT ( 4 )
Judicial Branch
Judicial Section
Decision Date
24th April 2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--DISMISSED
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
THE UNION OF INDIA AND ORS. RAKESH KUMAR
HONBLE LT.GOVERNOR
THE CHIEF SECRETARY
THE SECRETARY (EDUCATION)
THE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Respondent(s)
SHRI.YOHANNAN SAJEEVAN
Hearing History
Judge: HON'BLE JUSTICE SABYASACHI BHATTACHARYYA , HON'BLE JUSTICE SMITA DAS DE
NEW MOTION
MOTION
MOTION
MOTION
MOTION
| Date | Purpose | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 11-12-2025 | NEW MOTION | |
| 20-04-2026 | MOTION | |
| 16-04-2026 | MOTION | |
| 11-03-2026 | MOTION | |
| 10-03-2026 | MOTION |
Orders
Summary The High Court dismissed the Union of India's challenge and upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's decision striking down "Note-3" of the 2022 Recruitment Rules for Head Master and Vice Principal positions. The court found that Note-3, which exempted existing incumbent teachers from educational qualification requirements, violated UGC Regulations (1985) requiring either a three-year Bachelor's degree or a two-year degree plus a one-year bridge course for Master's degree eligibility. The court concluded the exemption was unconstitutional, unlawful, and violated Article 14, and directed withdrawal of promotions granted under this invalid relaxation. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
Summary The High Court dismissed the Union of India's challenge and upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's decision striking down "Note-3" of the 2022 Recruitment Rules for Head Master and Vice Principal positions. The court found that Note-3, which exempted existing incumbent teachers from educational qualification requirements, violated UGC Regulations (1985) requiring either a three-year Bachelor's degree or a two-year degree plus a one-year bridge course for Master's degree eligibility. The court concluded the exemption was unconstitutional, unlawful, and violated Article 14, and directed withdrawal of promotions granted under this invalid relaxation. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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