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Summary: The petitioner sought appointment as a Primary School Teacher (PST) under the School Education & Literacy Department, Government of Sindh, citing his qualifications and NTS merit. Despite the petitioner meeting the cut-off-date and having a graduation degree (2011) and high NTS score (88 marks, 2nd position in UC Kandiaro), the Secretary initially rejected his appointment, wrongly considering his graduation degree as obtained after the cut-off and intermediate certificate in 3rd division. The Court found the rejection unjustified, held that the petitioner was eligible, and directed the Department to issue the appointment within 30 days. The Court emphasized fairness, transparency, and protection of meritorious candidates in recruitment. Sections/Laws Used: Court Orders – Contempt proceedings based on non-compliance. Recruitment Rules – Minimum qualification (Intermediate 2nd Division or Graduation). N/A (No specific statutory provision cited; administrative law and contempt jurisdiction applied). Two 2-word descriptions: Teacher Appointment Recruitment Contemp Order Sheet     This petition was disposed of vide order dated 14.03.2022, whereby the Secretary School Education and Literacy Department, Government of Sindh, was directed to examine the case of the petitioner, if he is found fit having requisite qualification, issue appointment order to him for the post of Primary School Teacher within three weeks positively.   On failure to comply with the Court order, Petitioner preferred CMA No. 6408/2025 seeking initiation of the contempt proceedings against the Secretary, Schools Education and Literacy Department. The contempt petition was disposed of vide order dated 30.04.2025 with an observation that the order dated 14.03.2022 stood complied with.   Petitioner challenged the order dated 30.04.2025 before the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Cr. Appeal No.14-K of 2025. The Honorable Supreme Court set aside the order dated 30.04.2025 vide its order dated 19.12.2025 and directed this Court to decide the contempt application afresh, by considering the report dated 09.06.2023 and 15.04.2025 furnished by the alleged…