Calcutta High Court permits West Bengal govt and SSC to appeal single bench order barring tainted 2016 candidates. Division bench grants early hearing request amid ongoing teacher recruitment row.
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.
The Calcutta High Court urged West Bengal to reconsider the names of lions Sita and Akbar at Bengal Safari Park, stating Sita’s reverence and Akbar’s secular accomplishments. The court disapproved of naming animals after religious or revered figures, suggesting a non-controversial renaming. The case has been reclassified as a Public Interest Litigation for further review. (Word count: 50)
The Calcutta High Court deliberated on a unique plea filed by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) regarding the naming and housing of a lioness named ‘SITA’ alongside a lion named ‘Akbar’ at Siliguri Safari Park. The petition raised concerns about religious sentiments of Hindus worldwide. The court postponed the hearing to consider the maintainability of the writ, leaving the issue unresolved for now.