Supreme Court TET: Important Update on Teachers TET Case in Supreme Court Did the Deadlock End Know Details
Supreme Court TET: The legal complexities surrounding teacher recruitment and the Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) seem far from over. Following the Supreme Court’s judgment on September 1, 2025, regarding the TET status of teachers, legal activities have intensified once again. On December 12, 2025, hearings for two significant writ petitions related to this matter were held in the Supreme Court. Thousands of aspirants and working teachers had their eyes glued to this hearing. In this report, we will provide a detailed update on the hearing and discuss what was raised regarding this issue in the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament.
Details of the Hearing on December 12
On December 12, 2025, two separate writ petitions were heard by a specific bench of the Supreme Court. Although the petitions were filed by different parties, the court’s directives were nearly identical in nature. These new cases were primarily filed in the context of the September 1 judgment.
The essence of the court hearings and case details are summarized in the table below:
| Case Name | Respondent | Court’s Directive |
|---|---|---|
| Chhayabiddhadar Dandale & Others | Union of India | Tagged with the main Civil Appeal and other connected cases. |
| Shikshak Mahasangh | Union of India | Tagged with Civil Appeal No. 1385 of 2025 and other connected cases. |
1. Chhayabiddhadar Dandale vs. Union of India
The first case was filed by Chhayabiddhadar Dandale and others against the Union of India. During the hearing on December 12, the Hon’ble Justice directed that this case would not be heard separately but would be ‘tagged’ or connected with the main Civil Appeal and its associated Connected Cases. This means the future of this petition is now tied to the outcome of the main case.
2. Shikshak Mahasangh vs. Union of India
The second case was filed on behalf of an organization named ‘Shikshak Mahasangh’, also against the Union of India. The same bench delivered a similar order for this case as well. The court clearly directed that this matter be tagged with ‘Civil Appeal No. 1385 of 2025’.
Current Status and Legal Analysis
From the court’s directives, one thing is abundantly clear: following the historic judgment of September 1, 2025, the Supreme Court is not allocating separate time or conducting individual hearings for new writ petitions filed regarding the TET issue. Instead, all these new cases are being attached to the Main Case.
Why this decision?
- The main case has not reached a final verdict yet and is currently Pending before the court.
- Alongside the main case, numerous Review Petitions have also been filed.
- This ‘tagging’ process is being followed to save the court’s time and avoid repetitive hearings on the same subject matter.
- Consequently, these separate writ petitions will not have individual judgments but will be adjudicated together during the final hearing of the main case.
TET Issue in the Winter Session
Beyond the legal battle, the issue has also become a focal point of parliamentary discussion. In the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, multiple Members of Parliament (MPs) have raised their voices regarding the complications surrounding the Teachers’ TET issue.
- Discussion in Zero Hour: During the ‘Zero Hour’ of the session, MPs highlighted the uncertainties faced by TET-qualified teachers and aspirants.
- Outcome: Although no specific decision or resolution has emerged from the parliamentary discussions so far, raising the issue at the national level is considered highly significant.
We will promptly inform you if any new information emerges from future hearings or parliamentary discussions. While keeping an eye on the legal process, experts advise aspirants to remain patient.
