Overview
- A division bench of Justices Tapabrata Chakraborty and Biswaroop Chowdhury issued the interim stay at the Jalpaiguri Circuit Bench.
- The court noted the single judge did not consider prolonged political unrest in the hills or the teachers’ long service before ordering cancellations.
- Parties were directed to file affidavits within a month, paving the way for further consideration during the stay period.
- The CID continues to investigate alleged recruitment irregularities, after the Supreme Court set aside an earlier push for a CBI probe.
- An indefinite cease-work by teachers is disrupting classes across GTA-run schools, with February board exams cited as a looming concern.