Supreme Court halts implementation of new merit list for 69,000 teacher appointments

The Supreme Court has issued a directive to the Uttar Pradesh government and all other parties involved in the case, instructing them to submit their arguments and written responses by September 23. This development follows the High Court's earlier order, which mandated the cancellation of the existing merit list and the creation of a new one within a three-month timeframe.

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New Delhi: In a significant development the Supreme Court of India issued an interim stay on the Allahabad High Court's order regarding the recruitment of 69,000 teachers in Uttar Pradesh on Monday. The top court's decision halts the implementation of the new merit list for teacher appointments that had been mandated by the High Court.

Supreme Court to review case details

The Supreme Court has issued a directive to the Uttar Pradesh government and all other parties involved in the case, instructing them to submit their arguments and written responses by September 23. This development follows the High Court's earlier order, which mandated the cancellation of the existing merit list and the creation of a new one within a three-month timeframe.

In addition to setting a deadline for submissions, the Supreme Court has also issued formal notices to the concerned parties, requiring them to provide their written responses to the matter at hand. This move aims to ensure that all parties have an opportunity to present their perspectives, enabling the Supreme Court to make a well-informed decision on the case.

Instructions for written submissions

The Supreme Court has made a request to all parties involved in the case to submit written arguments, with a specific limit of seven pages, to articulate and support their respective positions. This request is aimed at facilitating a comprehensive review of the matter, as the court has underscored the importance of examining the decisions rendered by both the single judge bench and the division bench of the Allahabad High Court. By doing so, the Supreme Court seeks to gain a thorough understanding of the case's progression and the rationale behind the previous judgments, thereby enabling it to make a well-informed decision as it moves forward.