32000 Teacher Case: Case of 32,000 Primary Teachers Listed Again in Calcutta High Court Today
32000 Teacher Case: The case concerning the job cancellation of 32,000 untrained primary teachers has been relisted for a new hearing in the Calcutta High Court. This case has raised questions about the transparency and validity of the primary teacher recruitment process in West Bengal, and its verdict is expected to have a far-reaching impact on the state’s education system.
Current Status of the Case
The case, known as MAT No. 873 of 2023, is listed for hearing on July 31, 2025, before the Division Bench of Justice Tapanbrata Chakraborty and Justice Ritabrata Kumar Mitra. The West Bengal Board of Primary Education is the petitioner in this case, with Priyanka Noskar as the respondent. A total of 101 connected applications (CANs) have been filed, with applications numbered 99, 100, and 101 being recently included. This highlights the complexity of the case and the large number of parties involved.
Hearing Schedule
The case is listed as item number 37 on the Division Bench’s cause list, and the hearing is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM after the lunch break. During the previous day’s hearing, Advocate Abhratosh Majumdar presented strong arguments on behalf of the affected teachers. His arguments, which lasted from 2:10 PM to 3:30 PM, were considered highly logical and well-reasoned by the teachers.
Background of the Case
This case has sparked a major controversy in the state’s education sector. The decision to cancel the appointments of 32,000 untrained teachers has not only questioned the transparency of the recruitment process but has also left the future of these teachers uncertain. The court’s observations and final judgment in this matter will profoundly influence the state’s education policies and recruitment procedures.
Future Prospects
All eyes are now on the court’s next directives and observations. The verdict of this case will not only determine the future of 32,000 teachers but will also set a precedent for the entire education system of the state. It is hoped that the progress and final outcome of this case will pave a new way for the education sector in West Bengal. We will continue to bring you every update on this case.
