The Calcutta High Court said police must act against violators if the July 28 Nabanna rally by school job candidates disrupts business. Since police denied permission, any unlawful gathering will face legal action as per law.
In the 2016 teacher recruitment scam, the Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking the release of 22 lakh OMR sheets. Justice Sanjay Kumar’s Bench said such disclosure is not mandatory, creating uncertainty for disqualified teachers.
Justice Saugata Bhattacharya of the Calcutta High Court questioned the inclusion of ineligible candidates in SSC exams despite a Supreme Court order mandating compliance. Concerns arise over the recruitment circular and evaluation criteria favoring experienced teachers, potentially disadvantaging others. The court mandated detailed responses from the state by Monday.
Today (30th April): A Calcutta High Court lawyer, Vikas Ranjan Bhattacharya, faced protests from job recipients outside the court. The demonstrators accused him of involvement in unfair hiring practices, claiming that he was “eating the job.” The protests followed a hearing on corruption in the primary recruitment process, related to the 2014 TET exam. Despite the tense situation, the police intervened and restored order.
