32000 Primary Teacher: Caveats Filed in Supreme Court Regarding 32000 Primary Teachers Recruitment Cancellation Case
32000 Primary Teacher: The legal battle concerning the cancellation of 32,000 primary teachers’ jobs has now reached the doorstep of the Supreme Court. Immediately following the final judgment by the Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court, multiple caveats have been filed in the apex court as the next step in this legal tussle. According to available information, these significant legal steps have been taken by the West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) and the affected teachers. The primary objective is to prevent any ex-parte orders if the case is challenged in the Supreme Court.
Details of the Caveats Filed
Based on data retrieved from the Supreme Court’s official website and related sources, a total of three caveats have been filed in this case. The details of the caveats filed by the Board and the teachers are discussed below:
| Caveat Filer | Parties & Lawyer | Number & Date (As per source) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Education Board | Parties: WBBPE Vs. Priyanka Naskar Lawyer: Kunal Chatterjee | No: 19896/2025 Date: 5th Dec 2025 |
| Terminated Teachers (1) | Parties: Tuhin Kumar Halder Vs. Priyanka Naskar Lawyer: Pritika Dwivedi | No: 19835/2025 Date: 4th Dec 2025 |
| Terminated Teachers (2) | Parties: Tuhin Kumar Halder Vs. WBBPE Lawyer: Pritika Dwivedi | No: 19896/2025 Date: 5th Dec 2025 |
Why Were Caveats Filed?
If any party is dissatisfied with the High Court’s verdict and appeals to the Supreme Court, the presence of a caveat prevents the court from passing an ex-parte judgment. This provides specific legal advantages:
- Assurance of Hearing: If the original petitioners, such as the Priyanka Naskar group, approach the Supreme Court, the court will not issue any order without first hearing the arguments of the caveat filers.
- Receipt of Notice: Once a case is filed, the court must first send a notice to those who filed the caveat.
- Prevention of Ex-parte Stay: This ensures that the court does not reach a conclusion or issue a stay order directly without keeping the opposing party informed.
Current Situation and Future Outlook
Reports suggest that the original writ petitioners or representatives like Tarunjyoti Tiwari are considering challenging the case in the Supreme Court. However, since the Board and the teachers have already filed caveats as a precautionary measure, the Supreme Court will make a decision only after hearing arguments from both sides. This step has significantly reduced the possibility of the terminated teachers being adversely affected by any one-sided order.
