31/05/2026
Fresh Review Petition Claim Triggers Debate After Supreme Court Already Dismissed TET Review Pleasβ
Sakina Itoo Faces Questions Over Claim of Fresh Supreme Court Review Petition in J&K TET Case
A controversy has emerged in Jammu & Kashmir after Education Minister Sakina Itoo reportedly claimed that the Jammu & Kashmir Government is preparing to move a Review Petition before the Supreme Court of India in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) matter.
According to available court records, Review Petitions in the TET case had already been filed before the Supreme Court by various States and stakeholders. The Court had granted time until 24 April 2026 for filing Review Petitions. The matter was considered in chambers on 28 April 2026 and was subsequently listed for an open-court hearing on 13 May 2026. Following the hearing, the Supreme Court dismissed the Review Petitions, and the order was pronounced on 29 May 2026.
The controversy arose after Sakina Itoo reportedly stated that the Jammu & Kashmir Government had approved the filing of a Review Petition and that the Law Department would approach the Supreme Court during the first week of June 2026.
Critics and legal observers have questioned this claim, arguing that the Review Petition stage has already been exhausted because Review Petitions in the matter were filed, heard, and subsequently dismissed by the Supreme Court. They contend that portraying a fresh Review Petition as an available legal remedy may create confusion among teachers regarding the actual legal position.
Legal experts point out that once a Review Petition has been considered and dismissed, a second Review Petition against the same judgment is generally not maintainable under the established procedure of the Supreme Court. They note that the only extraordinary constitutional remedy ordinarily available thereafter is a Curative Petition, which can be entertained only in exceptional circumstances involving a gross miscarriage of justice, violation of natural justice, judicial bias, or other substantial constitutional concerns.
Experts further emphasize that a Curative Petition is not a second review and cannot be filed as a matter of routine. It is an extraordinary remedy that is subject to strict scrutiny before being considered by the Court.
The statements attributed to Sakina Itoo have therefore sparked debate among teachers and legal circles, with many stakeholders seeking clarity on what specific legal remedy the Jammu & Kashmir Government intends to pursue before the Supreme Court.
Observers have advised teachers to rely on official court orders, case records, and authentic legal documents while assessing developments in the TET matter, rather than relying solely on public statements or social media narratives.
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βFresh Review Petition Claim Triggers Debate After Supreme Court Already Dismissed TET Review Pleasβ