'You do whatever you like?' Delhi HC pulls up EC for deploying teachers for SIR duties | TheBriefWire
'You do whatever you like?' Delhi HC pulls up EC for deploying teachers for SIR duties
Published 24 July 2026 ยท local
The Delhi high court questioned the Election Commission regarding teacher deployments. The court sought legal authority for compelling teachers to perform election duties. The commission
The Delhi high court questioned the Election Commission regarding teacher deployments. The court sought legal authority for compelling teachers to perform election duties. The commission cited Article 324 and the Representation of the People Act. Teachers are reportedly engaged during holidays and non-teaching hours. The court questioned the mandatory nature of these election assignments.