Supreme Court of India

The State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors. v. Bunty

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Bench Arun Mishra and Navin Sinha JJ.
Decided 14 March 2019

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What the Court ordered

We are of the opinion that it was not the case of the decision taken by the Screening Committee on due consideration of the material on record of the case.

Judgment, page 7

From the headnote

Service Law: Appointment – On the post of constable – Denied on the ground that he was involved in a criminal case for commission of offence u/ss. 392 and 411 of IPC – Writ petition challenging the denial order – Single Judge of High Court dismissed the writ petition – In writ appeal, Division Bench of High Court held that appointment order should have been issued as the candidate was acquitted in the criminal case giving him benefit of doubt – On appeal, held: If acquittal in criminal case is based on benefit of doubt or any other technical reason, the employer can take into consideration…

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