
SC stays HC decision barring aided school teachers from contesting polls
The Hindu
The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed a Kerala High Court decision barring aided school teachers and non-teaching staff from contesting Assembly elections or engaging in political activities.
A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Sharad A. Bobde issued notice to the Kerala government while staying the judgment pronounced by the High Court in February. The High Court had declared Section 2 (IV) of the Legislative Assembly (Removal of Disqualifications) Act of 1951, which allowed aided school teachers to become legislators, as unconstitutional.More Related News