Ranu Hazarika & Ors vs State Of Assam & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the Assam Elementary Education (Provincialization) (Amendment) Rules, 2005 are ultra vires the National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993, specifically violating Sections 12 and 32 which empower the NCTE to set minimum qualifications for teachers. The Court emphasized that the Amendment Rules cannot override the statutory framework established by the Act and its Regulations. Consequently, the Court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming that the Amendment Rules are invalid and unenforceable.