Calcutta High Court halts monetary aid to unemployed staff
The Calcutta High Court has put a temporary stop on West Bengal's scheme to give monthly payments to non-teaching school staff who lost their jobs after the Supreme Court canceled their recruitment.
The state had planned ₹25,000 per month for Group C and ₹20,000 for Group D workers, but this support is now on hold at least until September 26, 2025.
Nearly 26,000 people suddenly lost their jobs
This move affects nearly 26,000 people who suddenly lost their jobs and were counting on some financial help.
Petitioners argue that handing out money like this could undermine efforts to keep government hiring fair and transparent.
The court now has to weigh helping those in need against making sure public jobs are given out honestly—a tricky balance that matters for everyone watching how rules are enforced.