After decade-long battle, 'fighter' woman to get teacher appointment

In a significant judgment, Justice Krishna Shripad Dixit of the Orissa High Court directed the appointment of physically-disabled Prajnya Parimita Barik to a post of Sikshya Sahayak she had pursued since the 2014 recruitment cycle, bringing an end to her prolonged legal battle spanning over a decade.

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IN a significant judgment, Justice Krishna Shripad Dixit of the Orissa High Court directed the appointment of physically-disabled Prajnya Parimita Barik to a post of Sikshya Sahayak she had pursued since the 2014 recruitment cycle, bringing an end to her prolonged legal battle spanning over a decade.

Barik had approached the court for the third time after multiple unsuccessful attempts before authorities, challenging what she described as unjust denial of appointment despite her eligibility. The court took note of her persistent legal efforts, observing that time lost in pursuing justice through legal forums cannot be a ground to deny relief.