THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL v. BAISHAKHI BHATTACHARYYA (CHATTERJEE)

In a case concerning irregularities in teacher and staff selections, the Supreme Court grapples with systemic fraud, balancing justice for the tainted and untainted candidates.


Case Details

  • Case Name: THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL v. BAISHAKHI BHATTACHARYYA (CHATTERJEE)
  • Citation: 2025 INSC 437
  • Court: Supreme Court of India
  • Decision Date: 03-04-2025
  • List of Laws: The West Bengal School Service Commission Act, 1997; The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education Act, 1963; The West Bengal School Service Commission (Selection for Appointment to the posts of Teachers for Classes IX and X in Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools) Rules, 2016; The West Bengal School Service Commission (Selection for Appointment to the posts of Teachers for Classes XI and XII in Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools) Rules, 2016; The West Bengal School Service Commission (Selection of Persons for Appointment to the Post of Non-Teaching Staff) Rules, 2009; Indian Penal Code, 1860; Constitution of India, 1949; Indian Evidence Act, 1872; General Principles of Law

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