32000 Primary Teachers: The case regarding the cancellation of jobs for 32,000 primary teachers in the Calcutta High Court is about to take a new turn. The hearing for this case is scheduled for July 14, 2025, which will determine the future of thousands of teachers in West Bengal. The entire state is watching this case, and the only question on everyone’s mind is – what will be the future of these teachers? In this blog post, we will cover all the details of this important case.
Case Details
- Case Number: MAT 873 of 2023
- Petitioner: West Bengal Board of Primary Education
- Respondent: Priyanka Noskar
- Judges: Division Bench of Hon’ble Justices Tapabrata Chakraborty and Ritabrata Kumar Moitra
- Court: Court No. 11 of the Calcutta High Court
- Hearing Date and Time: July 14, 2025, 2:00 PM
Case Background
The case originated from the order to cancel the jobs of 32,000 untrained primary teachers appointed in 2016. The Board of Primary Education appealed against this order in the Division Bench. Along with this, 86 other connected cases (CANs) have been filed by affected teachers and candidates who were denied jobs.
Importance of the Upcoming Hearing
The hearing on July 14th is extremely important because, for the first time, the “deprived job seekers” will present their arguments before the court. On their behalf, eminent lawyers Mr. Bikash Bhattacharya and Mr. Soumya Majumdar may present two main pleas: either the cancellation of the primary panel or the cancellation of the jobs.
After hearing all the parties, the court will determine the future course of this case. This hearing will make it clear which direction the court is heading and what the fate of these 32,000 teachers holds. All eyes are now on the court’s decision.
This case is set to be a historic moment for the education system of West Bengal. Its outcome could bring significant changes to the teacher recruitment process in the future. We will keep a close watch on this case and bring you the latest information.
