Supreme Court: Employee Who Suppressed Criminal Case Can Be Discharged At Any Time
The case concerns a batch of civil appeals filed by RPF/RPSF constables against their discharge from service for suppressing pending criminal cases during recruitment. The core issue is whether the discharge orders are valid under the RPF Rules and the principles laid down in Avtar Singh v. Union of India.
Appellants: Bappa Barai and others (17 candidates); Respondents: Union of India and others; Bench: Not stated in the provided text.
- Leave granted for the civil appeals.
- The Court noted that the appellants admitted to suppressing pending criminal cases during verification.
- The Court cited RPF Rules 52 and 67, Clause 9(f) of the Employment Notice, and the Attestation Form, which mandate that non-disclosure of criminal antecedents leads to discharge at any point in time.
- The Court referenced the principles from Avtar Singh v. Union of India, noting that while suppression is a ground for termination, the employer must consider special circumstances and applicable rules.
- The provided text ends before the final operative order or judgment conclusion is stated.
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| Official title | RPF Rules | Employee Who Suppressed Criminal Case Can Be Discharged At Any Point Of Time : Supreme Court |
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | Writ Petitions.”, the Court held.The Bench rejected the argument that the subsequent acquitta |
| Status | closed (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |