Today (29th April): The Supreme Court granted a stay on the Calcutta High Court order directing the CBI to investigate the West Bengal government’s involvement in a teacher recruitment scam. The Court questioned the cancellation of 23,000 appointments and temporarily halted the CBI’s further investigations. The matter will be heard in detail on May 6.Several individuals are in custody for their alleged involvement in the scam.
Today (24th April): The West Bengal Government has appealed to the Supreme Court after the Calcutta High Court invalidated the appointments of 24,000 teaching and non-teaching staff, due to alleged irregularities in the recruitment process. The scandal, termed the “School Jobs for Cash Scam,” has led to disruption in the education sector and legal repercussions for implicated individuals.