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GURVINDER SINGH GILL
Sho Parkash – Appellant
Versus
State of Punjab – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. petitioner's selection and issues from fir. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. argument for non-disclosure of fir. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. state's justification for withholding medical exam. (Para 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 4. court's analysis of disclosure obligation. (Para 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14) |
| 5. legal precedents on disclosure of criminal cases. (Para 15 , 16 , 17) |
| 6. conclusions about suppression of information. (Para 18) |
| 7. comparison of current case with other judgments. (Para 19 , 20 , 21) |
| 8. final dismissal of the petition. (Para 22) |
JUDGMENT
Mr. Gurvinder Singh Gill, J.
The petitioner assails e-mail dated 21.6.2023 (Annexure P-9) sent by Recruitment Cell, Office of Additional Director General of Police, Punjab, vide which the medical examination which was to be conducted pursuant to his selection as a Sub-Inspector in Punjab Police, has been put on hold.
2. It may here be clarified that the name of the petitioner i.e. Sho is rather deceptive and is not to be confused with the abbreviation "SHO" for 'Station House Officer' although the petitioner has chosen to write his first name in capitals so as to state it as "SHO Parkash". The Matriculation Certificate of petitioner wherein the name of the p
Suppressing minor criminal information does not automatically disqualify candidates for government service; context and fairness must guide the decision-making process.
Suppression of material facts regarding pending criminal cases has a clear bearing on the character, conduct, and antecedents of the employee, and can lead to termination of services.
The suppression of material facts during application must be judged contextually; non-disclosure alone does not automatically disqualify a candidate, especially if they later disclose relevant inform....
Non-disclosure of minor criminal involvement does not automatically disqualify a candidate; suitability must be assessed holistically by the appointing authority.
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