ASHOK KUMAR SINGH AND ORS. vs STATE OF BIHAR AND ORS.

The Supreme Court held that under the Bihar Non-Government Primary School (Taking over of Control) Ordinance, 1976, untrained teachers could be appointed if trained candidates were unavailable, contrary to the Commissioner’s interpretation. The Court found that the Commissioner misinterpreted its earlier order dated 7.2.1991, which allowed for the appointment of untrained teachers in all categories, not just reserved ones. The Court ruled that the Commissioner’s actions constituted contempt of court, as they violated the clear directives provided by the Court.