Archive · 21 May 2025
High Court Directs Teachers to Police, Suggests Park Protest
Some teachers, who lost their jobs, have been protesting.
They were asked to go to the police station by the Calcutta High Court because of their protest.
The court suggested they move their protest to a park and limit the number of people.
The teachers say they were attacked by a political group.
The state suggested that the police action happened because of the teachers' actions.
Calcutta High Court directed protesting teachers to meet with police.
The court suggested the teachers move their protest to Central Park.
Protest limited to 100 people on a rotational basis.
Two teachers moved the court after being show-caused by police.
Teachers claim they were assaulted by Trinamool supporters.
- Who
- Terminated school teachers, Calcutta High Court, Indrajit Mondal, Sudip Konar, Trinamool supporters.
- What
- Court hearing regarding protesting teachers; High Court suggested shifting the protest.
- When
- Protest began May 7; Court proceedings ongoing.
- Where
- Bikash Bhavan, Central Park, Bidhannagar (North) police station, Calcutta High Court.
- Why
- Teachers were protesting, leading to a court case and a High Court order.
Protesting Teachers
State/Police
Claims of Assault and Responsibility
Protesting Teachers
Teachers claim assault by Trinamool supporters and false accusations.
State/Police
State expressed sympathy, suggesting that the teachers' actions caused the confrontation.
- Teachers Involved
- Indrajit Mondal, Sudip Konar
- Police Station
- Bidhannagar (North)
- Court
- Calcutta High Court
- Suggested Protest Location
- Central Park
- Protest Limit
- 100 persons
- Protest Start Date
- May 7
