New Delhi, April 8 – The Supreme Court on Tuesday partially quashed a Calcutta High Court directive that had ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the West Bengal cabinet’s decision to create supernumerary posts in government-aided schools. However, the apex court allowed the continuation of the CBI investigation into other aspects of the large-scale recruitment of 25,753 teaching and non-teaching staff.
The controversy traces back to a 2016 recruitment process overseen by the West Bengal School Service Commission (SSC), which was marred by significant irregularities. The Calcutta High Court had invalidated the recruitment, a decision recently upheld by the Supreme Court, effectively nullifying over 25,000 appointments.
The verdict has drawn sharp criticism from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who met with several affected candidates following the Supreme Court’s decision. In a strongly worded public address, the Chief Minister alleged a targeted attempt to undermine the state's education system.
“There is a conspiracy to destroy the education system. Teachers of classes 9 to 12 are pivotal in shaping future generations. Many of them are gold medalists and high achievers—how can they be branded as thieves or incompetents? Who has given the authority to question their integrity?” Banerjee said.
She further expressed her dismay over the Supreme Court’s ruling, stating, “This decision cannot be accepted in a positive light. For speaking the truth, I may be jailed, but I am not afraid. The Supreme Court has yet to provide the list of eligible candidates who lost their jobs.”
In a show of solidarity with the dismissed educators, Banerjee assured continued support, vowing to stand by them “as long as I am alive,” even if it meant personal consequences.
While many dismissed teachers welcomed the Chief Minister's emotional appeal and commitment, others voiced concern over the absence of a concrete plan for their reinstatement or future employment.
The recruitment saga remains one of the most contentious education-related legal battles in the state, with political, legal, and humanitarian dimensions still unfolding.
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