PARIMAL KUMAR Vs. STATE OF JHARKHAND

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Leave granted.

(2.) To educate is not merely to impart information, but to instil the ability to think critically, to inspire curiosity and to foster the love of learning. By imparting knowledge and life skills, teachers shape the foundation for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship. The importance of education and the paramount role of teachers in today's day and age cannot be underplayed.

(3.) The instant appeals arise out of the judgement dtd. 20/12/2023 of the High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi, permitting the private respondents who were residents of Jharkhand and cleared the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (the "CTET") or neighbouring states' Teacher Eligibility Test (the "STET") to participate in the recruitment process for the post of Assistant Teacher in Primary and Upper Primary schools in the State of Jharkhand in furtherance to Advertisement No. 13 of 2023. The appellants have cleared the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (the "JTET") and are challenging the participation of the private respondents in the said recruitment process.