Today, On 16th October, The Supreme Court bench, led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, approved the withdrawal of a contempt petition against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding her remarks on the SSC recruitment of 23,123 teaching and non-teaching staff.
Today, On 3rd April, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she “can’t accept the Supreme Court’s judgment” on the teacher recruitment case but promised to follow it. The court canceled thousands of job appointments and ordered a fresh hiring process. Banerjee disagreed with the decision but assured that a new recruitment drive will take place. Her statement comes after a big legal setback for her government in this matter.
Today, On 4th March, The Supreme Court issued a stay on the recruitment of judges in Gujarat. The Court questioned why the hiring process was rushed while a case about eligibility is still being reviewed by a three-judge Bench. This decision means the recruitment will remain paused until the matter is resolved. The ruling could impact the selection process for judges in the state.
The Supreme Court ruled that candidates cannot be denied experience marks for working as outsourced personnel if their duties match those of a sanctioned post. The decision upheld a High Court ruling favoring a respondent’s experience claims, emphasizing equality and relevance in the selection process, irrespective of employment status.
Today(on 13th June), The Calcutta High Court has reprimanded the state for a 14-year delay in appointing candidates to Madrasahs, ordering the recruitment of 3,000 vacancies within three months and imposing a fine on the Madrasah Service Commission. This ruling underscores the judiciary’s commitment to expediting the timely filling of positions and serving justice to aggrieved candidates.
Today (6th May): The Supreme Court of India upheld the minimum marks requirement in Bihar Judicial Services Examination interviews, ruling that it does not violate the right to equality under Article 14 of the Indian Constitution. The decision came in response to a plea from unsuccessful candidates, emphasizing the importance of maintaining fairness and transparency in the recruitment process.