After nearly three years in jail, former Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee is set to walk free as the court completes witness examination in the school jobs recruitment scam. The Supreme Court had earlier called his continued custody a “travesty of justice.”
The Supreme Court of India has instructed the West Bengal government to approve the prosecution of Trinamool Congress leader Partha Chatterjee in a major cash-for-jobs scam involving illegal recruitment of 26,000 staff. The case, intertwined with a significant cash recovery, is set for a combined hearing on July 17, 2025.
West Bengal SSC has filed a review plea in the Supreme Court against the cancellation of 25,753 school appointments. The top court earlier termed the entire selection process as “vitiated and tainted.” New Delhi: The West Bengal Central School Service Commission (WBCSSC) has filed a review petition in the Supreme Court asking for a reconsideration […]
Today, On 21st February, Partha Chatterjee’s latest petition heard by the Supreme Court, leading to a notice being issued to the CBI. He was arrested in July 2022 in connection with the recruitment scam. While some accused have been released, Chatterjee remains in jail. The court’s intervention could impact the ongoing legal proceedings.
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The Supreme Court has expedited the trial of TMC leader Partha Chatterjee in a recruitment scam, setting February 1, 2025, as the bail deadline, with potential for earlier release if proceedings hasten. Chatterjee, arrested for alleged job appointment irregularities, must refrain from public office during bail. The case underscores a push for timely justice.
The Supreme Court Today (Dec 4) reserved its order on the bail application submitted by Partha Chatterjee, a former West Bengal Education Minister and current Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). Chatterjee is embroiled in a money laundering case connected to the widely publicized West Bengal cash-for-jobs scam.
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Today, On 2nd December, the Supreme Court adjourned Partha Chatterjee’s bail plea regarding the cash-for-jobs scam. Facing serious corruption charges, Chatterjee’s hearing was postponed to review custody details. His legal team highlighted his prolonged imprisonment and age. The court acknowledged the severity of the allegations and the ongoing investigations.
Today(on 23rd April),The Calcutta High Court has ordered the West Bengal chief secretary to promptly decide on granting sanction for prosecuting former public servants involved in the 2016 school jobs case. Failure to comply may result in appropriate proceedings. This decision gains significance following the recent cancellation of a massive number of appointments in government-sponsored schools due to invalid recruitment processes.
Today (22nd April): The Calcutta High Court will announce its judgment on the school jobs scam in West Bengal on Monday. The case involves alleged irregularities in the recruitment of teaching and non-teaching staff for government-sponsored and aided schools. This follows an extensive hearing involving petitions and appeals related to the State Level Selection Test-2016. The judgment will address the challenges to the recruitment process.
