Non-disclosure of acquittal not fatal to appointment
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court held that the rejection of candidature of the petitioner on the sole ground of non-disclosure of prior criminal proceedings where petitioner was acquitted, was contrary to law propounded in Avtar Singh case, as no criminal proceedings were pending against the petitioner and he was acquitted prior to the commencement of the recruitment process.

Denial of appointment despite vacancies
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“In view of the plea of discrimination as taken and the response filed in the counter affidavit, it is clear that out of 16 candidates 3 could not join, therefore, those posts are available.”