Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 24-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Appellant: West Bengal Central School Service Commission; Respondents: Sudeb Shit & Ors.
  • Appeal arises from High Court at Calcutta judgment dated 27-02-2026 in MAT No. 17/2026, challenged via Special Leave Petition (C) No. 9499/2026.
  • An interim order dated 16-03-2026 had been issued but not given effect; appellant counsel stated the subject matter counseling concluded, and respondent counsel conceded the issue would not survive.

Court Observations

  • The Court noted the interim order of 16-03-2026 was not implemented and, given the developments, the matter no longer warranted continuation.
  • Consequently, the interim order was made absolute.
  • The impugned High Court judgment dated 27-02-2026 was set aside.

Final Outcome

  • The appeal is allowed; the High Court judgment is overturned; the interim order is confirmed as absolute; any pending applications are disposed of.

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