STATE OF RAJASTHAN vs LBS B.ED. COLLEGE .

The Supreme Court addressed the authority of the State Government in granting recognition to educational institutions under the National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993. The Court held that the State has no authority in the recognition process, affirming the High Court's decision that the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has exclusive jurisdiction in this matter as per Section 12 of the Act. The Court dismissed the appeals, upholding the High Court's order allowing student admissions subject to NCTE guidelines.