State Of Maharashtra And Ors. vs Abdul Javed Abdul Majid And Ors.

The Supreme Court granted leave and addressed the Shikshan Sevak Scheme formulated by the Government of Maharashtra for appointing teachers on an honorarium basis. The Court held that the modifications made by the Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court should not have disturbed the earlier order of the Bombay division bench, emphasizing the importance of maintaining consistency in judicial decisions. The Court reaffirmed the original directives regarding the applicability of the scheme and the conditions for Shikshan Sevaks, ensuring that the scheme operates as intended under the MEPS Act, 1977 and MEPS Rules, 1981.