Irrigineni Venkata Krishna & Ors vs Govt.Of A.P. & Anr

The Supreme Court reaffirmed that the regulations under the National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993 do not bind State Governments regarding teacher qualifications in formal schools. Citing the judgment in Basic Education Board, U.P. vs. Upendra Rai, the Court held that the NCTE Act pertains solely to teachers' training institutes and does not apply to ordinary educational institutions. Consequently, the qualifications for teachers in primary schools are governed by local laws, specifically the U.P. Basic Education Act, 1972 and its associated rules.