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Supreme Court Cancels 26,000 West Bengal Teacher Appointments
6/15/2025
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Story summary
- The Supreme Court of India annulled the appointments of 26,000 teachers in West Bengal in April.
- This ruling stemmed from bribery allegations in the 2016 teacher recruitment tests.
- Affected individuals, including a 36-year-old teacher, experienced major life changes due to the decision.
- The case underscores the ongoing issue of corruption in public school teacher hiring practices.