32000 Primary Teacher Case: The case of cancellation of jobs of 32,000 untrained primary teachers in the Calcutta High Court is at a crucial juncture. The next hearing of this case, related to the recruitment process of 2014 and 2017, has been fixed for August 11, 2025. The verdict of this case will determine the future of thousands of teachers, so all eyes are on the court now.
In this report, we will highlight the details of the case and analyze the current situation.
Case Details
This case is known as “West Bengal Board of Primary Education vs. Priyanka Naskar” and its MAT number is 873 of 2023. Along with this main case, 102 other connected applications (CAN) are attached, which highlights the complexity and extent of this matter. The case is being heard by a division bench of Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty and Justice Ritubrata Kumar Maitra.
The case is related to the 2022 recruitment corruption, where untrained candidates were allegedly given jobs.
Legal Arguments and Debates
Lawyers for both sides have presented their arguments in court.
On behalf of the petitioners, lawyers Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya, Soumya Majumdar, and Kumar Jyoti have made strong arguments. On the other hand, on behalf of the teachers, Aninda Lahiri and other lawyers will present their statements.
Particularly noteworthy is the argument of lawyer Sakya Sen, who has already concluded his arguments. He has primarily highlighted the issue of separating the recruitment of 269 people from the 32,000 teacher recruitment process. His main arguments are:
- Provision of extra marks: After the Supreme Court’s order, 269 candidates were illegally given an extra mark, and this recruitment is not related to the 32,000 teacher recruitment.
- Aptitude Test: He has also raised serious allegations of irregularities in the aptitude test but has said that it is not related to the recruitment of 32,000 teachers.
Next Hearing and Possible Verdict
The next hearing of the case will begin on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 2 pm in Court No. 11.
According to legal experts, the case is now moving towards its final stage, and after a few more hearings, the judges may reserve the verdict. The verdict of this case will not only determine the fate of 32,000 teachers but will also set an important precedent in the fight against corruption and for transparency in the education system of West Bengal. Everyone hopes that the court will deliver a fair and just verdict that will secure the future of the state’s education system.
