Overview
- In an October 30 order, Justice Praveen Kumar Giri directed that teachers’ presence be recorded at prescribed times through virtual or electronic modes.
- The court criticized the lack of an effective attendance mechanism since Independence as undermining constitutional protections and the Right to Education Act.
- State counsel informed the court that a review meeting was held under the Chief Secretary, with specific measures to be presented at the next hearing.
- The court said minor delays could be excused, but reiterated that habitual absenteeism must not be tolerated in government schools.
- In the Indra Devi suspension case from Banda district, the judge signaled possible leniency if the teacher undertakes to comply with digital attendance, with the matter listed for November 10.