DISTRICT PRIMARY SCHOOL COUNCIL,WB vs MRITUNJOY DAS .

The Supreme Court addressed the dismissal of two teachers who inflated their marks to gain admission to a Primary Teachers' Training Institute, which is a prerequisite for appointment as Assistant Teachers in West Bengal. The Court held that obtaining a certificate through fraudulent means renders it void ab initio, thus justifying the dismissal despite the respondents having qualified in the appointment test. The Court affirmed the dismissal order, emphasizing the integrity required in educational appointments, particularly for primary school teachers.