Shraddha Shukla v. State of Chhattisgarh
Case brief
What is this about?
The Court disposed of over 50 writ petitions challenging the State Government's policy for engaging Guest Lecturers. Relying on Supreme Court precedents, the Court held that courts cannot act as appellate authorities reviewing the wisdom or correctness of public policy. The scope of judicial review is limited to determining if a policy violates fundamental rights, the Constitution, statutory provisions, or is manifestly arbitrary. A comprehensive policy framed by the State Government was deemed valid. The Court directed the State to consider the engagement of all Guest Lecturers for the 2024 academic session strictly in accordance with the framed policy.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the State Government to consider the engagement of all Guest Lecturers, including the petitioners, to be appointed in the academic session 2024 strictly in accordance with the 2024 policy framed by the State.