Supreme Court Stays 25,000 Appointments Made by West Bengal School Service Commission: What Went Wrong?
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- 07 Apr 2025 --
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In a move that rocked West Bengal’s education system, the Supreme Court stayed the appointments of over 25,000 teaching and non-teaching staff made by the West Bengal SSC.
Why? Because the recruitment process allegedly reeked of favoritism, fraud, and illegal approvals.
The Allegations
- Candidates without proper merit were appointed
- Exam papers were allegedly manipulated
- Political recommendations bypassed normal processes
Court’s Reasoning
The Supreme Court noted:
- The integrity of recruitment had been compromised
- Selection lists were tampered with
- Rule of law must apply even if thousands are affected
Implications
- Affected teachers may lose jobs
- The Commission faces potential dissolution
- The verdict sends a message: meritocracy is non-negotiable
Legal Angle
This judgment reinforces:
- Articles 14 & 16 – Equality and fair opportunity in public employment
- Doctrine of Public Trust – Public positions are not favors
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