Calcutta High Court to Deliver Final Verdict on 32,000 Teacher Appointments

The Calcutta High Court is preparing to deliver a crucial verdict regarding the cancellation of 32,000 teacher appointments linked to alleged irregularities. This decision follows a previous order by Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay to annul primary teacher appointments made in 2023. The case has raised significant concerns about the recruitment process, with claims that many teachers were appointed without proper interviews and training. As the court's ruling approaches, the implications for the education sector in West Bengal are substantial, drawing attention from various stakeholders.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 3, 2025, 12:16 IST

Calcutta High Court's Upcoming Decision

The Calcutta High Court is set to announce its final ruling regarding the cancellation of 32,000 teacher appointments. Previously, a single bench led by Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay had ordered the annulment of primary teacher appointments (TET) in 2023. The case revolves around alleged irregularities in the West Bengal TET appointments.

The hearing concerning these 32,000 teachers took place on November 12, presided over by a division bench comprising Justices Tapobrata Chakraborty and Ritabrata Kumar. The court is expected to deliver its decision on the TET appointment matter today at 2 PM.

The TET was conducted in 2014, with around 1.25 lakh candidates passing the examination. The recruitment process commenced in 2016, resulting in 42,949 candidates being appointed. However, it has been alleged that 32,000 of these appointments were made without proper interviews and involved untrained individuals, among other irregularities.