Punjab Education Minister Harjot Bains announced that the state government has approached the Supreme Court to request a modification of its July 14, 2025, order, which had impacted the services of 1,158 Assistant Professors and Librarians in government colleges.
Harjot Bains said the plea urges the court to permit these faculty members to continue in their roles temporarily to safeguard the academic interests of students across the state’s higher education institutions.
The minister added that, alongside the Supreme Court petition, the state is examining all possible legal measures to address the issue.
Punjab Govt has moved the Hon’ble Supreme Court seeking modification of its 14 July 2025 orders — requesting that 1158 Assistant Professors and Librarians be allowed to continue for the time being in the interest of students in our govt colleges. Meanwhile, State is also…
— Harjot Singh Bains (@harjotbains) August 11, 2025
“Punjab Govt has moved the Hon’ble Supreme Court, seeking a modification of its 14 July 2025 orders, requesting that 1,158 Assistant Professors and Librarians be allowed to continue for the time being in the interest of students in government colleges. Meanwhile, the State is also exploring all other possible legal remedies,” reads Harjot Bains’ tweet.
The case has drawn concern from educationists, who warn that vacancies on such a scale could hamper classroom teaching, research activities, and library services in government-run colleges. The matter will now depend on the apex court’s response to the state’s request for interim relief.
