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VIJAY KUMAR SHUKLA
Fakirchand Solanki – Appellant
Versus
State of M. P. – Respondent
ORDER
1. In the instant petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the petitioner has challenged the order dated 17.9.2024 passed by respondent No.2/Chief Engineer, PHE, Indore whereby the services of the petitioner have been terminated on the ground of suppression of fact of criminal case in the verification form at the time of appointment wherein a criminal case bearing crime No.309/2021 for commission of offences punishable under section 323, 504, 506 of IPC is registered.
2. The facts in nutshell are that the petitioner was appointed on 21.3.2023 as “Cleaner” in work charge establishment by order dated 10.3.2023 on compassionate ground after the death of his father. As per the condition No.2 of the appointment order, the appointment of the petitioner was subject to the character verification report of police. From the facts and documents of the case floating on the surface, it has come on the record that on 7.9.2021 against the petitioner, a criminal case was registered for commission of offences under section 323, 325, 504, 506 of IPC. On 1.10.2024, the charge-sheet was filed in the Court. The petitioner filed verification form and mentioned that no criminal
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Non-disclosure of a past minor criminal case does not automatically justify termination of employment; each case must be evaluated on its specific facts and circumstances.
The mere pendency of a criminal case does not automatically disqualify a candidate for compassionate appointment; each case must be assessed on its own merits.
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