The Allahabad High Court has ordered statewide verification of appointment letters and educational credentials of teachers handling Classes I–VIII in Uttar Pradesh, amid allegations of fraudulent appointments using other people’s records.
Judge / Bench — Justice Vinod Diwakar.
In Kusumlata v State of U.P., dated 16 October 2026, official instructions alleged that the petitioner used another teacher’s documents and avoided Special Task Force verification. The court directed teachers to submit qualification records and affidavits disclosing immediate relatives who serve or served in the Education Department at Basic Shiksha Adhikari level or above. BSAs must compile and forward the material to STF offices; senior education and police officers must supervise.
Advocates appearing — For the petitioner — Raja Sahani and Richesh Mishra. For the respondents — Arun Kumar Tripathi, Chief Standing Counsel.