Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Teachers vs. State of Uttar Pradesh

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30 Oct 2026News

Keeping KGBV Teachers on Low-Paid Contracts for Years Amounts to Forced Labour: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to create or sanction posts for teachers working in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) within four months, holding that prolonged contractual employment without adequate remuneration and job security amounts to forced labour prohibited under Article 23 of the Constitution. ]

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What:: The Allahabad High Court ruled that keeping teachers on low-paid contracts for years is forced labour.
Who:: The teachers of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas, the State of Uttar Pradesh government, and the Allahabad High Court.
When:: Reported on 30 Oct 2026.
Where:: Lucknow Bench, Uttar Pradesh.
Why:: The court decided that long-term temporary employment with poor pay and no job security violates the Constitution.
What it means:: The state government must create or officially approve permanent teaching positions within four months.

30 Oct 2026News

The High Court said - Kasturba Vidyalaya teachers to receive 17 thousand: Instructions to determine posts and service conditions within four months; regularization will also be considered.

Lucknow High Court orders 17000 salary for KGBV teachers. Follow Dainik Bhaskar Latest Updates. The Lucknow bench of the High Court has provided relief to teachers working on contract in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBV). The court has directed the state government to pay a monthly honorarium of 17 thousand rupees to all KGBV teachers.

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Explanation in simple terms

What:: The court ordered the state government to pay teachers a monthly salary of 17 thousand rupees.
Who:: The Lucknow bench of the High Court decided this for teachers working on contract in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas.
When:: Reported on 30 Oct 2026.
Where:: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Why:: The court provided this relief to the teachers.
What it means:: The government must determine service conditions and post details within four months and consider making these jobs permanent.

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Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Teachers vs. State of Uttar Pradesh

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Keeping KGBV Teachers on Low-Paid Contracts for Years Amounts to Forced Labour: Allahabad High Court

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