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Patna HC upholds ‘forced retirement’ of teacher, says punishment nature department’s prerogative | Education

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Patna HC upholds ‘forced retirement’ of teacher, says punishment nature department’s prerogative | Education

In a decision that would have far-reaching consequences, the Patna High Court on Monday dismissed a writ petition of a former in-charge headmaster of a residential school, challenging his departmental punishment. Patna High Court also clarified that it did not ordinarily substitute its opinion in such matters under Article 226 of the Indian Constitution. (Representative … Read more

NEET UG Row Explained: From court PILs to setting up of a high-level committee, what’s next in store? | Education

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NEET UG Row Explained: From court PILs to setting up of a high-level committee, what’s next in store? | Education

The NEET UG 2024 fiasco has been seemingly grabbing headlines for the last few days even as an apparent solution to the issue still needs to be reached. In a fresh development, a NEET applicant from Andhra Pradesh has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court wherein he has challenged the decision of the … Read more