Kousik Das vs The State Of West Bengal

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the qualifications prescribed under the RTE Act, 2009, for appointment as teachers, specifically focusing on whether the qualifications laid down by the academic authority authorized by the Central Government are constitutionally valid. The Court analyzed the scope of the Act and the authority of the Central Government to specify qualifications, ultimately affirming the validity of the qualifications prescribed. The judgment upheld the statutory framework for teacher appointment under the RTE Act, emphasizing the importance of standardized qualifications for ensuring quality education.