TET Mandatory Case: A Historic Turn! Hearing Now in a Larger Bench, Supreme Court’s Big Decision

TET Mandatory Case: A very significant turn in the mandatory TET pass case for teachers. This case has now been transferred to a larger bench. The bench of the Honorable Supreme Court Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Augustine George Masih has sent the case to the Chief Justice to form a larger bench, where a thorough and detailed hearing of this case will be possible.

This decision is major news for teachers, as it raises hopes for a permanent solution to the questions of TET’s necessity and related legal issues.

Background and Current Status of the Case

The Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) is mandatory for teaching in government schools from class I to VIII. Recently, a case was filed in a Supreme Court bench challenging the mandatory nature of TET. During the hearing, the bench observed that several legal questions and complexities are associated with this matter.

Therefore, a resolution is not possible with a bench of only two judges. Considering the depth and importance of the case, Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Augustine George Masih have recommended sending the case to a larger bench. According to them, a thorough review and analysis of all constitutional and legal aspects related to this case are necessary, which is only possible in a larger bench.

What Does a Hearing in a Larger Bench Mean?

Typically, a division bench of the Supreme Court consists of two judges. When a case involves complex constitutional questions or interpretation of the law, it is referred to a larger bench.

The number of judges in a larger bench can be three, five, or more. The decision of such a bench is more binding than that of a division bench and is considered a precedent. The transfer of the TET case to a larger bench means:

• The hearing of this case will be more detailed.
• All legal and constitutional questions associated with the case will be meticulously analyzed.
• The verdict in this case will serve as a significant precedent for future teacher recruitment cases.

Impact on Teachers and Job Aspirants

This decision by the Supreme Court has led to mixed reactions among teachers and job aspirants. On one hand, there is a possibility that the case’s resolution might take more time, but on the other hand, the hope for a permanent and clear solution has brightened. Since the decision of the larger bench will be considered final, the ambiguity surrounding the future of TET and the teacher recruitment process is expected to be resolved.

Now, it remains to be seen when the Chief Justice will form this larger bench and when the new hearing of this case will begin. All teachers and job aspirants are now looking forward to it.