Their appeal to the High Court highlights a gap: 4,236 Urdu-medium schools exist, yet zero teaching posts were created for them in the 2026 recruitment drive. The government says “apply to the tribunal”; but when constitutional rights are at stake, can that really be enough? With one teacher just months away from crossing the 43-year age limit, time is running out. This isn’t just about jobs; it’s about whether linguistic minority students get teachers who can speak their language, teach their culture, and uphold their rights under Articles 29 and 350A. What happens next could set a precedent for every minority language classroom in Karnataka; and beyond.