SC asks Delhi, Rajasthan & West Bengal police for probe updates on IIT & NEET aspirant suicides. Bench expresses concern over rising student deaths and delays in investigation.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the Supreme Court’s decision to cancel over 25,000 teacher appointments, citing unfair treatment towards Bengal compared to other states. She expressed commitment to supporting affected candidates and called for transparency in the selection process, highlighting significant irregularities identified by the Court in the recruitment.
Today, On 12th July, The Delhi High Court dismissed a plea to change coaching center guidelines, stating it was beyond their jurisdiction. The plea also sought a holistic education system. The court refused to intervene in the matter, permitting the petitioner to withdraw and seek a suitable forum. The petition called for stricter regulations and accountability to address issues in coaching institutes.
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.