Supreme Court of India · 2024-07-09
Muthyala Sunil Kumar vs Union Of India
- Citation / case number
- 2024 INSC 499
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Muthyala Sunil Kumar
- Respondent
- Union Of India
- Author
- Vikram Nath
- Bench
- Vikram Nath
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the validity of certain provisions under the Central Government's notification regarding the appointment of teachers in educational institutions, emphasizing compliance with the Right to Education Act, 2009. The Court held that any appointment made without adherence to the prescribed qualifications and procedures under the Act is void ab initio. Consequently, the Court quashed the appointments made in violation of the statutory requirements, reinforcing the necessity of following due process in educational appointments.