Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:22am on 07 May 2024,Tuesday India
The Supreme Court questioned the West Bengal government over its appeal against a Calcutta High Court order to cancel 25,000 teacher appointments. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud asked why the government created supernumerary posts and hired waitlisted candidates despite a pending court challenge. The court also expressed concern over the destruction of OMR sheets and answer sheets, and the outsourcing of sensitive data without proper security protocols. The government's counsel argued that the high court order was unsustainable, but the Supreme Court bench remained unsatisfied with the responses, highlighting the need for accountability and transparency in the appointment process.
