Lawyer Kalyan Banerjee’s powerful arguments in the Calcutta High Court give hope to 32,000 primary teachers whose jobs were cancelled. The case may change the future of teacher recruitment in West Bengal.
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KOLKATA: The case of 32,000 cancelled primary teacher jobs has become one of the most closely watched legal battles in West Bengal. The hearing is going on in the Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court, where lawyer Kalyan Banerjee is presenting the case for the affected teachers.
His powerful arguments have raised important legal and constitutional questions, and each day of the hearing is bringing new hope for the teachers and their families.
This case is not just about employment — it is also about natural justice, legal procedure, and transparency in the recruitment process.
Thousands of young candidates who were selected for government primary teacher posts are waiting to know whether they will get their jobs back or not.
Background of the Case
Earlier, a single bench of Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay in the Calcutta High Court had passed a judgement that cancelled the jobs of 32,000 primary teachers. The decision created shock and distress among thousands of families, many of whom had already been working in government schools for years.
After this, an appeal was filed against the single bench’s verdict.
Now, the Division Bench, which includes Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty and Partha Sarathi Chatterjee, is hearing the case again.
The matter has become a landmark case not just for these teachers, but for the entire teacher recruitment process in West Bengal.
Lawyer Kalyan Banerjee’s Strong Legal Arguments
Representing the affected teachers, senior advocate Kalyan Banerjee raised several key issues in court.
His focus is on the violation of natural justice, flaws in the procedure, and lack of proper evidence to justify the job cancellations.
Let’s look at his main points one by one:
1. No Chance for Teachers to Defend Themselves
Banerjee strongly argued that none of the 32,000 teachers were made a party to the case during the previous hearing.
They were not given any chance to present their side or respond to the allegations. This, he said, is against the very idea of justice.
In his exact words:
“Justice cannot be one-way traffic.”
This quote quickly became a key point in the hearing and has gone viral among supporters of the affected teachers.
2. Verdict Went Beyond What Was Asked For
Banerjee also pointed out that the petitioners in the original case never asked for cancellation of all jobs. Their complaint was not about the entire batch.
Still, the single bench gave a judgement that affected all 32,000 jobs, which Banerjee said is legally unjustified.
He stressed that a judge cannot go beyond the limits of what is asked in a petition.
3. No Proof or CBI Report Against These Teachers
He then questioned the basis of the job cancellations. He said that while there are allegations of corruption in the recruitment process, there is no solid proof or CBI report that directly connects these 32,000 teachers to any wrongdoing.
According to him, jobs cannot be cancelled just based on public opinion or suspicion, especially without concrete evidence.
4. Teachers Are Not Responsible — Blame the Recruiting Agency
Another major point he made is that even if there were problems in the recruitment process, the job seekers should not be punished for mistakes made by the West Bengal Board of Primary Education or any other recruiting body.
The lawyer said the candidates were selected, appeared in exams or interviews, and got appointment letters.
He added that courts in the past — including the Supreme Court — have ruled that candidates cannot be punished for errors made by the system.
Criticism of the Single Bench’s Legal Procedure
Kalyan Banerjee did not stop at just challenging the verdict. He also raised serious questions about how the single bench judge arrived at the decision.
He said the judge followed a method that is “legally unknown”, meaning it does not follow established rules of law.
He cited multiple judgments to argue that when government jobs are cancelled, the affected people must be included in the case so they can defend themselves.
Since this basic principle was not followed, he said, the entire judgement is legally weak and goes against fair trial norms.
Court Responds: Focus on Law, Not Politics
During the hearing, Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty, who is part of the Division Bench, gave a clear instruction that no political statements should be made in the courtroom.
He reminded everyone that the court is only considering the legal arguments and not political opinions.
This shows that the Division Bench wants to keep the proceedings fair, neutral, and focused only on the law.
What Happens Next?
The hearing in this case is still going on. The next hearing is scheduled for 1st July, when the opposing party’s lawyers will present their arguments in response to Kalyan Banerjee.
After Banerjee’s impactful presentation, there is new hope among the 32,000 teachers. Many of them have already worked in schools for months or years and are now depending on the court’s final decision for their livelihood.
According to lawyers supporting the teachers, the Division Bench is carefully studying all the legal points, and there is a growing expectation of a fair and positive judgement.
CASE TITLE:
THE WEST BENGAL BOARD PRIMARY EDUCATION AND ANR
vs PRIYANKA NASKAR AND ORS
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