Supreme Court of India

The State of Madhya Pradesh and Others v. Bhupendra Yadav

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Reported as [2023] 14 S.C.R. 438
Bench Hima Kohli and Rajesh Bindal JJ.
Decided 20 September 2023

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What the Court ordered

In view of the aforesaid discussion, we summarise our conclusion thus: 38.

Judgment, page 10

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Issue for consideration: Whether the appellants have erred in rejecting the candidature of the respondent to the post of Constable, despite the latter having truthfully disclosed in his affi davit the fact that he had faced trial in a criminal case which had resulted in his acquittal. Service Law – Rejection of candidature by the depar tmental authorities on basis of moral turpitude – Propriety: Held: An employer has the discretion to terminate or condone an omission in the disclosure made by a candidate – While doing s o, the employer must act with prudence, keep in mind the nature of the post

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