THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL vs GITASHREE DUTTA (DEY)

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the West Bengal government's cancellation of Fair Price Shop (FPS) vacancies due to the implementation of the National Food Security Act, 2013. The court found that the cancellation was not justified as the respondent had already been recommended as a first priority candidate. Consequently, the court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the state's cancellation order, reinforcing the rights of candidates in the selection process.