That’s exactly what happened in Punjab; and now, after 5 years and a High Court ruling, 35 teachers are finally getting their due. In 2019, over 1,500 candidates cleared the Head Teacher exam. But in 2021, the state suddenly claimed appointments couldn’t happen because “two years had passed”; a rule that didn’t exist. None. Zero. The government even admitted it in court. Here’s the twist: On July 8, 2021, they told district officers to issue appointment letters. The next day? Reversed the order. No warning. No explanation. Just… cancelled. The High Court called it “draconian” and “total non-application of mind.” And now, justice is finally being served; with strict orders to hire those 35 teachers within two months. This isn’t just about jobs. It’s about accountability. When a system plays games with people’s futures; someone has to call it out. And in this case, the courts did.