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INDERJEET SINGH
Bharat Meena – Appellant
Versus
State Of Rajasthan – Respondent
ORDER
1. Instant writ petition has been filed by the petitioner with the following prayers:-
"It is, therefore, most humbly prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to accept and allow this writ petition; and further be pleased to quash and set aside the order dated 21.12.2018; and further be pleased to direct the respondents to give appointment to the petitioner on the post of Constable in pursuance to his selection in the Constable recruitment-2018 with all consequential benefits.
Any other order/direction/relief which this Hon'ble Court deems proper in the facts and circumstances of this case may also be passed in favour of the petitioner along with cost."
2. Brief facts of the case are that an advertisement dated 25.05.2018 was issued by the respondents holding selection for the post of Constable, pursuant to which the petitioner applied and after participating in the selection process was found to be a successful candidate. However, the respondents denied appointment to the petitioner on the ground that a criminal case for the offences under Sections 147, 148, 149, 323, 341, 324, 325 & 336 of IPC was registered against him, in which after trial though he has been a
The importance of examining criminal antecedents and the nature of acquittal before offering appointment, particularly in the disciplined security forces, and the relevance of moral turpitude in dete....
The main legal point established in the judgment is the requirement for clean and honorable acquittal and the absence of moral turpitude for appointment in disciplined security forces, as emphasized ....
The suitability of candidates with criminal antecedents for appointment in police forces and the importance of high standards of conduct.
An acquittal based on benefit of doubt does not guarantee eligibility for employment in disciplined services, allowing employers discretion in hiring.
The appointing Authority must consider the antecedents of a candidate acquitted in a criminal case and conduct a detailed probe before making a decision.
Entitlement to appointment based on honorable acquittal and non-disclosure of criminal case in the application.
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