TET Case Update: Sensational Turn in TET Case! 2 Important Applications Suddenly ‘Vanish’ from Supreme Court Website, Mystery Deepens Over Centre and State’s Role

TET Case Update: A new and alarming situation has developed in the TET (Teacher Eligibility Test) Mandatory case fo in-service teachers. The unrest that has been brewing since the Supreme Court’s verdict on September 1st has now taken a new turn. According to the latest updates, two crucial Modification Applications related to this case have mysteriously ‘vanished’ from the official website of the Supreme Court. This incident has plunged the petitioners and lakhs of teachers into deep uncertainty.

Two Modification Applications Suddenly Disappear

Following the Supreme Court’s judgment on September 1st, a total of 19 review petitions, 2 modification applications, and 1 writ petition were filed. However, it has recently been observed that the two modification applications are no longer visible on the Supreme Court’s website, creating a fresh stir in the case.

Details of the disappeared applications are as follows:

• First Application: One Modification Application (M.A.) was filed on October 14th by Mr. Pramod Kumar.
• Second Application: Another M.A. was filed on October 27th by Biswanath Das and others.

Most surprisingly, even searching with the specific diary numbers of these two applications now yields no results on the website. There is no clear information on whether the applications have been withdrawn or if there is a technical glitch or some other legal complexity behind this disappearance. Currently, only the 19 review petitions and 1 writ petition are visible on the portal.

Ambiguity Increases Amidst Silence from Centre and State

More than two months (2 months and 7 days) have passed since the TET case verdict was announced, yet no significant action has been taken by the Central Government. There has been no clear indication whether any ordinance on this matter will be introduced in the upcoming winter session, which has further disheartened the teaching community.

On the other hand, while the teachers of West Bengal look towards their state government, no review petition has been filed by the state so far. This silence from West Bengal is particularly surprising, as several other states and various teacher organizations have already filed review petitions on their own initiative.

Deep Uncertainty Over the Future of the Case

The future of this case is also shrouded in several question marks, making the situation even more complex.

• Retirement of the Chief Justice: The current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, who is associated with the core issue of this case, is set to retire on November 23rd. There is doubt whether the case will be heard before his retirement.
• Hearing Date: No specific date has yet been announced for the hearing of the 19 filed review petitions.
• Bench Formation: A bench has not yet been constituted to hear the minority-related aspect of the case.

In conclusion, the sudden ‘vanishing’ of two important applications, coupled with the apparent inaction from the central and state governments, has pushed the TET case into a state of profound uncertainty. The petitioners and teachers of the state are now anxiously awaiting the next update.