In-Service TET Case: Is it Compulsory for Teachers? Latest Update on the Supreme Court Review Petition
In-Service TET Case: Recently, the case for making the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) mandatory for all teachers has once again reached the Supreme Court. The government of Uttar Pradesh has filed a review petition, sparking widespread discussion within the teaching community. In this blog post, we will discuss the latest situation of this case, the legal process, and its potential impact in detail.
Current Status of the Case
The Uttar Pradesh government has filed a review petition in the Supreme Court, requesting that the hearing of this case be held in open court. Generally, review petitions are heard in the judges’ chambers, but in this instance, the government has applied for an oral hearing. The reason cited is that the government wants to present new information and arguments that were not considered in the previous hearing.
Three new IAs (Interlocutory Applications) have already been filed, one of which seeks permission to file the review petition, and another requests an open court hearing.
What is the Possibility of an Open Court Hearing?
According to experts, the chances of a review petition being heard in open court are very slim. The Supreme Court usually grants permission for an open court hearing only when new and extremely crucial information comes to light that could affect the verdict of the case. If the new information is not considered significant, this request may be denied, and the hearing may take place in chambers.
For example, in the case of the cancellation of 26,000 SSC jobs, a review petition was filed, but the plea for an open court hearing was rejected, and the hearing was conducted in chambers.
How Likely is the Verdict to Change?
Legal experts believe that the possibility of the original verdict being changed is almost non-existent. The Supreme Court rarely alters its own judgments. While a review petition might buy some time, the final verdict is likely to remain the same.
This is because when the Supreme Court delivers a verdict, it does so after considering all aspects of the case. Therefore, changing that verdict based solely on a review petition is difficult.
Impact on Teachers
If the Supreme Court’s verdict is upheld, passing the TET will become mandatory for all working teachers. As a result, teachers who have not yet passed the TET will need to do so to retain their jobs or for promotions.
This situation could create a new challenge for many teachers, especially those who have been teaching for many years and may find it difficult to prepare for an exam like the TET.
Conclusion
For now, we must wait for the next update in this case. Whether there will be an open court hearing and what its outcome will be, only time will tell. However, it is clear from the current situation that the coming days are going to be challenging for teachers.
