NewsIMTSAllahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to develop a "solid" solution ensuring teachers attend schools in villages where poor children study. Justice Praveen Kumar Giri issued this direction while hearing the petition of Indra Devi, a teacher suspended for alleged absence during a surprise inspection. The court stated that lack of effective attendance monitoring since Independence has harmed poor children's constitutional right to education. On 30/10/this year, the court suggested using technology for recording teacher attendance at prescribed times, adding that while minor delays could be excused, habitual absenteeism should not be tolerated. The next hearing is scheduled for 10/11/this year. To check if your school has implemented electronic attendance, contact your district education officer. (Updated 2 Nov 2025, 13:43 IST; source: link)
Allahabad High Court calls for better teacher attendance tracking
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to develop a strong system to ensure teachers attend schools in villages. Justice Praveen Kumar Giri issued this order while hearing the case of Indra Devi, a teacher suspended for alleged absence during a surprise inspection. The court expressed concern that poor monitoring of teacher attendance since Independence has affected the education rights of underprivileged children in rural areas. This note explains what it means for students, when the process starts, how to check updates, and what to do next in simple steps.
Court suggests technology-based attendance solutions
During the hearing on October 30, 2023, the court recommended using technology to record teacher attendance at designated times. Justice Giri noted that while minor delays could be excused, regular absenteeism should not be tolerated as it violates children's constitutional right to education. The court emphasized that effective attendance monitoring is essential for improving education quality in village schools. The next hearing is scheduled for November 10, 2023, when the government is expected to present its plan. This note explains what it means for students, when the process starts, how to check updates, and what to do next in simple steps.
Key Points
- The court stated that lack of effective attendance monitoring since Independence has harmed poor children's constitutional right to education.
- On 30/10/this year, the court suggested using technology for recording teacher attendance at prescribed times, adding that while minor delays could be excused, habitual absenteeism should not be tolerated.
- The next hearing is scheduled for 10/11/this year.
