Government Teacher Burning Education Minister’s Effigy Guilty of Official Misconduct, Not Protected Under Freedom of Expression: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court dismissed a petition filed by a Government teacher who was suspended after engaging in unruly behavior against the State’s Education Minister. The teacher, who had reportedly hurled slogans, used unparliamentary language, burned effigies, and raised hoardings to belittle the Education Minister, sought to challenge the suspension order. The court, however, rejected the plea, terming the actions as insubordination and misconduct, and emphasized…
