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.
Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna, will hear pleas challenging the cancellation of 25,753 teaching and non-teaching jobs in West Bengal’s government and assisted schools. The appointments were declared invalid by the Calcutta High Court over alleged recruitment irregularities. The case has raised concerns for the affected employees and job aspirants. The hearing is set for January 15, 2025.
The Supreme Court is set to decide whether to annul the recruitment process for 25,753 teachers and staff in West Bengal or to address wrongful appointments individually, amid allegations of irregularities. This case underscores the need for transparency in public sector hiring and could impact many candidates, with a decision expected on December 19.
Today, On 6th August, The Supreme Court will hear West Bengal’s challenge to a Calcutta High Court order nullifying over 25,000 school staff appointments in September. The court has extended the deadline for responses to August 16 and emphasized the need for a detailed examination of the alleged systemic fraud in the recruitment process. The CBI is also involved in the investigation.
Today, On 22nd May, The Calcutta High Court nullified OBC certificates issued in West Bengal post-2010. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee vehemently opposes this ruling, asserting that OBC reservation will persist. She criticized the BJP and expressed disapproval over the court’s decision affecting over 5 lakh OBC certificates. The Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal will conclude on June 4.
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Former Calcutta High Court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay Today (April 22nd) called the court’s decision to cancel all SLST recruitment appointments in West Bengal’s government-sponsored schools an “appropriate judgment.” He further demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in response to the order on April 22nd.
