Navin Kumar vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court upheld the Rajasthan High Court's decision affirming that the essential qualification for primary school teachers is a Diploma in Elementary Education, not a B.Ed. The Court quashed the NCTE notification dated 28.06.2018 that made B.Ed. a valid qualification. It clarified that the judgment would operate prospectively, ensuring that B.Ed. qualified candidates appointed before 11.08.2023 would not be disturbed, while those appointed after this date would not receive relief, thereby establishing the principle of prospective application of judicial decisions.