State Of Karnataka & Ors vs Gadilingappa & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the respondents, who were appointed as Primary School Teachers without the requisite T.C.H. qualification, could not be regularized in their positions as their appointments violated the Cadre and Recruitment Rules. The Court emphasized that regularization cannot be granted to individuals lacking the minimum qualifications, as this would contravene Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution, which ensure equality and non-discrimination in public employment. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's order allowing the respondents' claims for regularization, thereby upholding the decision of the appellants.