#Public Education

The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that teachers appointed to sanctioned posts in 95% aided schools are entitled to state grant-in-aid even if appointment procedures deviated from formal rules, provided the hiring served the public interest in uninterrupted education. This sets a precedent protecting educators hired to fill critical vacancies where bureaucratic delays threatened student welfare.

The Rajasthan High Court ruled that contractual assistant professors cannot be terminated until regular recruits appointed by RPSC replace them, upholding their legitimate expectation of continued service. The court mandated payment of Rs. 800/hour honorarium, balancing educational continuity with contractual obligations.