Supreme Court Upholds Permanent Status and Fair Pay for Contractual Teachers
Published on: Feb. 4, 2026, 7:44 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The Supreme Court has ruled that contractual teachers in Uttar Pradesh's upper primary schools deserve a monthly salary of Rs 17,000 and permanent employment status post contract expiry, rejecting the Uttar Pradesh government's appeal. The decision emphasizes the importance of valuing and supporting educators for nation-building.
