KARTICK CHANDRA SAHA SANKHA BISWAS vs STATE OF WEST BENGAL AND ORS. — WPA/29162/2025

Summary The High Court at Calcutta struck down the 45-year age limit imposed on Fair Price Shop Dealer applicants, finding it violated fundamental rights under Articles 14, 19(1)(g), and 21 of the Constitution. Justice Smita Das De held that the age restriction was manifestly arbitrary, lacked rational nexus with the objective sought to be achieved, and discriminatorily debarred citizens above 45 from competing for licenses while allowing older persons to continue or obtain licenses through compassionate appointments. The court directed the state to permit all eligible petitioners to participate in the selection process. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.