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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT ALLAHABAD
MANJU RANI CHAUHAN
Vinit Kumar – Appellant
Versus
State of U.P. – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
MANJU RANI CHAUHAN, J.
1. Heard Mr. Man Bahadur Singh, learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr. Shailendra Singh, learned counsel for the State and Mr. Yatindra, learned counsel for respondent nos. 2 & 3.
“(i) The present writ petition has been instituted challenging the order dated 06.10.2025 passed by the District Basic Education Officer, Shamli, whereby the appointment of the petitioner on the post of Assistant Teacher has been declared void ab initio and cancelled with immediate effect.
(ii) A further prayer has been made seeking issuance of a writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus commanding the respondent no.3 to reinstate the petitioner on the post of Assistant Teacher along with all consequential benefits, including continuity of service and payment of arrears of salary.”
2. Placing the brief facts of the case, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner passed the High School Examination in the year 2006, bearing Roll No.0612450, and thereafter passed the Intermediate Examination in the year 2008, bearing Roll No.0324070, both in First Division, from the Board of High School and Intermediate Education, Uttar Pradesh.
3. It is further subm
An appointment secured through fraudulent documents is void ab initio, and no formal inquiry is required for cancellation; fraud vitiates all actions taken under such circumstances.
Fraudulent documentation undermines claims for educational qualifications, disallowing entitlement effects from misrepresentation; courts emphasize integrity in certification processes.
An appointment secured through fraudulent means, such as a forged educational certificate, is void ab initio, and the individual is not entitled to any employment benefits or protections under the la....
An educational marksheet cannot be deemed forged without proper inquiry and substantial evidence, while public appointment must adhere to merit-based selection principles under natural justice standa....
Appointments obtained through forged documents are void ab initio, and failure to comply with verification processes undermines claims to employment despite long service, reaffirming minority institu....
Employment obtained through fraudulent documentation does not require adherence to formal disciplinary procedures, as fraud vitiates employment.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the void ab-initio nature of the appointment based on forged and fabricated documents, leading to the termination of the petitioner's services.
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