Orissa high court upholds revocation of teacher licences for Muslim marriage registration
The Orissa High Court upheld the state government's decision to revoke licenses of school teachers registering Muslim marriages and divorces. Justice Shripad dismissed petitions from teachers, emphasizing that these roles could benefit unemployed Muslims, aligning with constitutional principles of distributive justice. The court acknowledged the government's authority to revoke licenses, prioritizing public service delivery and preventing interference with teaching duties.
The Orissa High Court upheld the state government's decision to revoke licenses of school teachers registering Muslim marriages and divorces. Justice Shripad dismissed petitions from teachers, emphasizing that these roles could benefit unemployed Muslims, aligning with constitutional principles of distributive justice. The court acknowledged the government's authority to revoke licenses, prioritizing public service delivery and preventing interference with teaching duties.
