The Supreme Court refused to interfere with its earlier judgment cancelling over 23,000 West Bengal SSC appointments, asking affected candidates to approach the Calcutta High Court. The Court reiterated that only untainted candidates may seek limited relief while ensuring “tainted candidates” do not re-enter the system.
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.
Supreme Court slams West Bengal Government over WBSSC scam, citing smuggling tainted candidates and ruining futures, as it warns against manipulation in teachers’ recruitment process.
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.
