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.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged protesting teachers to return to their schools, assuring them their jobs and salaries are secure despite recent Supreme Court rulings voiding over 26,000 appointments due to irregularities. She promised to file a review petition and warned against external provocations amidst ongoing protests for justice.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee praised the Supreme Court’s decision to allow untainted school teachers, previously terminated, to continue their services. The court recognized the negative impact of recruitment issues and mandated a new recruitment process by May 31, 2025, while excluding certain employee groups from this relief.
Today, On 3rd April, The Supreme Court has upheld the Calcutta High Court’s decision to cancel the appointments of 24,000 school staff in West Bengal over alleged irregularities. The court stated, “Entire selection process is vitiated by manipulation and fraud, and credibility and legitimacy is denuded.” The ruling reinforces the need for transparency in recruitment and mandates a fresh selection process. This verdict has significant implications for affected candidates and the state’s education system.
The Supreme Court is set to review the Bengal Government’s plea regarding the cancellation of 25,753 school job appointments by the Calcutta High Court. The decision holds significance for job seekers and reflects ongoing legal debates on employment matters in the region. The Court also instructed the CBI to refrain from coercive action against state officials pending further hearings.