Allahabad High Court stays headmaster’s suspension for cooking mid-day meal on wood stove owing to LPG ‘shortage’
Indian Express·2d ago·Hope
What Happened
Allahabad High Court stayed the suspension of a headmaster suspended after mid-day meal was cooked on wood stove due to gas cylinder shortage. Justice Manju Rani Chauhan ordered suspension remain stayed until departmental inquiry completion. The headmaster challenged the March 19, 2026 suspension order, arguing he performed his duty and violated no statutory provisions. State acknowledged gas shortage existed but said cooking on wood stove violated guidelines. Court directed charge sheet within one week and inquiry completion within two months.
Key Entities
Allahabad High CourtJustice Manju Rani ChauhanheadmasterVaranasimid-day meal schemeLPG shortage