Brief Background
The petitioners, serving as Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) at Jamia Girls Senior Secondary School, approached the Delhi High Court seeking regularisation of their services. They contended that they had been rendering continuous, uninterrupted, and satisfactory service since the academic year 2008–09 and sought permanent employment status along with consequential service benefits.
The petition was filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India against Jamia Millia Islamia University and other authorities, seeking directions for regularisation and recognition of their long-standing service.
Order Passed by the Court
The Delhi High Court issued notice in the writ petition. Counsel appearing for Respondent Nos. 1 to 3 accepted notice and sought time to file a reply to the petition. The Court directed service of notice upon the remaining respondents and granted four weeks for filing the reply, followed by two weeks for rejoinder, if any.
During the hearing, the University submitted that there was no notification or decision indicating any imminent termination of the petitioners’ services and that the petition was based merely on apprehension. The Court took this statement on record and listed the matter before the roster bench on 10 August 2026.
Significance of the Order
The order is significant as it concerns the rights of long-serving contractual teachers seeking regularisation in educational institutions. While the Court has not granted substantive relief at this stage, it has initiated judicial scrutiny of the petitioners’ claim for permanent employment and service benefits.
The University’s statement that there is presently no proposal to terminate the petitioners provides interim reassurance pending adjudication of the regularisation issue. The matter will now proceed after exchange of pleadings.