State Of Jharkhand & Ors vs Ashok Kumar Dangi & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Jharkhand High Court's decision regarding the eligibility criteria for Primary School Teachers as per the Jharkhand Primary Teachers' Appointment Rules, 2002, specifically Rule 2(b) and its amendment. The Court clarified that candidates with C.P.Ed./D.P.Ed. qualifications are only eligible for the post of Physical Trained Teachers and not for general Primary School Teacher vacancies. The Court affirmed the dismissal of the writ petition, emphasizing that the petitioners did not meet the necessary qualifications for broader appointment as Primary School Teachers.