Allahabad High Court: DGP Instructions Cannot Override 1958 Government Order On Character Verification, Sets Aside Constable Candidate’s Rejection

The rejection of a selected UP Police constable candidate over a pending criminal case has been set aside by the Allahabad High Court, which held that police department instructions on character verification cannot override the 1958 Government Order that still governs character certificates on first appointment. Prayagraj: Setting aside the order rejecting the candidature of […]

Physical Relationship Between Consenting Unmarried Adults Cannot Be Used To Question Character: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has held that a consensual physical relationship between two unmarried adults cannot, by itself, be used to question their character. The Court ordered the appointment of a Telangana police constable candidate whose selection was cancelled over a criminal case arising from a failed relationship.

Complete Disclosure in Government Jobs Is Mandatory, Not a Formality: Supreme Court on Hiding Criminal Cases During Recruitment

The Supreme Court of India ruled that full and honest disclosure in government job applications is a basic requirement rooted in fairness, integrity and public trust. The Court held that hiding pending criminal cases cannot be excused later, even if the candidate is eventually acquitted.

26/11 Mumbai Terror Case Acquitted Man Free to Work Without Police Clearance, Maharashtra Tells Bombay High Court

The Maharashtra government told the Bombay High Court that Faheem Ansari, acquitted in the 26/11 Mumbai terror case, can take up any job that does not require police clearance. His plea seeking a certificate to drive an autorickshaw will now be heard in a closed chamber.