District Primary School Council,Wb vs Mritunjoy Das & Ors

The Supreme Court held that obtaining a certificate through fraudulent means, such as inflating marks for admission to a training course, renders the certificate void ab initio. The Court emphasized that such conduct is detrimental to the integrity of the teaching profession, especially when dealing with young students. Consequently, the dismissal of the contesting respondents from their positions as Assistant Teachers was upheld, as their fraudulent actions were deemed sufficient grounds for termination despite their subsequent qualifications and appointment.