The Allahabad HC just restored his job + 12 years of back wages with interest. Why? Because the law itself gave him protection; and the school tried to cheat the system. The court called it 'malice in law'. This isn't just about one teacher. It’s a warning to schools and education departments: you can’t ignore your own rules. If you appoint someone without TET, but they qualify before 2015? Their job is saved. This judgment protects hundreds of teachers who were caught in legal limbo. The bigger message? Never assume an appointment is invalid just because someone didn’t have TET day one. The law gave them time; and courts will enforce it. If you know someone who got fired for this reason; tell them to check their TET date. It might still be salvageable.