The Supreme Court's TET Judgment: A New Era for Teachers and Minority Institutions?
For generations, the right of minority communities to establish and administer their own educational institutions has been a cornerstone of India's constitutional framework. But a recent Supreme Court judgment has put this long-standing principle under the microscope, raising crucial questions for every teacher and administrator in a minority school. Delivered on September 1, 2025, the verdict in Anjuman Ishaat-e-Taleem Trust vs. The State of Maharashtra not only makes the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) mandatory but also casts serious doubt on the blanket exemption previously enjoyed by minority schools from provisions of the Right to Education (RTE) Act. This decision marks a significant shift, challenging a precedent that many of these institutions relied upon, and its implications could fundamentally alter how your school operates and how your career progresses. This pivotal judgment, documented in Civil Appeal No. 1385/2025, specifically addresses several key issues tha...