Rajesh Kumar Gupta And Ors vs State Of U.P. And Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Government Orders dated 3.8.2001 and 20.8.2001 concerning the selection and training of candidates for appointment as Assistant Teachers in U.P. primary schools, emphasizing the state's obligation under Article 45 of the Constitution to provide free and compulsory education. The Court ruled that the special BTC training program was a legitimate measure to address the teacher shortage, and the selection criteria established in the Government Orders were reasonable and non-discriminatory. The appeals against the Allahabad High Court's judgment were dismissed, affirming the government's approach to meet educational needs.