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 Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution. The Court emphasized that regularization can only be considered for candidates meeting the minimum qualifications, and the High Court's decision to allow their claims was erroneous. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, and the High Court's order was set aside, reaffirming the illegality of the respondents' appointments.