Calcutta High Court Orders Investigation into Teacher's Humiliation by TMC Municipality Chairman

Nov 22, 2025 06:30 pm CST

The Jalpaiguri Circuit Bench of Calcutta High Court has directed an investigation into an incident where a female teacher was forced to perform sit-ups by Saikat Chatterjee, chairman of both her school's managing committee and the TMC-run Jalpaiguri Municipality. Justice Kaushik Chanda described the conduct as "obnoxious" and demanded a detailed report within two weeks following the viral video that sparked widespread condemnation.