Calcutta High Court, presided over by Justices Debanshu Basak and Mohammad Shabbar Rashidi, meticulously examines allegations of corruption within the School Service Commission (SSC). The case.
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KOLKATA: Today(on 13th March), The Calcutta High Court is currently scrutinizing the alleged corruption within the School Service Commission (SSC). The case, which has far-reaching implications for thousands of job aspirants and recipients, is under the meticulous examination of Justice Debanshu Basak and Justice Mohammad Shabbar Rashidi.
During a recent hearing, the division bench provided preliminary observations that could reshape the landscape of educational employment in the region.
“If corruption is proved, the entire appointment can be cancelled,”
– the bench stated, highlighting the gravity of the situation. The court is faced with a daunting decision: to annul the entire recruitment process or to invalidate only portions of it.
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“However, many things are still to be investigated,”
-added the judges, indicating that the final verdict is still on the horizon.
The legal battle intensified as Jayant Mitra, representing the disputed job recipients, challenged the SSC’s credibility in court. He demanded transparency, urging the commission to disclose all details related to the evaluation processes and the entities involved. “Is it possible?” Mitra questioned, casting doubt on the procedural integrity of the SSC and calling into question its operational transparency.
The court’s response was unequivocal.
“If the commission cannot be trusted, then the entire recruitment process should be cancelled,”
-remarked the judges, underscoring the critical nature of trust in public institutions. The debate extends beyond the immediate stakeholders, affecting over 23 lakh job aspirants who participated in the examination process, hoping for a fair and just evaluation.
The discourse in the courtroom took a philosophical turn as Justice Basak employed the metaphor of “one rotten apple spoils the rest of the apples in the basket” to illustrate the potential widespread impact of corruption. The dialogue between the bench and the legal representatives delved into the practicalities of identifying and rectifying corruption within the recruitment process.
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The court pondered the fate of individuals who secured positions through dubious means versus those who have served diligently over the years.
“What should be done with him?”
– the Justice inquired, addressing the dilemma of backdoor appointments. The conversation also touched upon the broader implications for the country’s future, emphasizing that the nation’s welfare supersedes the interests of a select few.
The legal proceedings have sparked a debate on the principles of justice, meritocracy, and the right to defense.
“Everyone should be given the opportunity to legally defend themselves,”
-argued the lawyers, advocating for due process for all involved parties.