SANJAY KUMAR BAJPAI vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appellant from service as M.E.R (Technical)/Nursing Assistant under Army Rule 13(3)(IV) due to his false declaration regarding pending criminal charges at the time of enrolment. The Court found that the appellant had answered 'No' to a question about prior imprisonment or ongoing trials, despite being prosecuted under Sections 147, 452, 324, and 323 IPC. The Court held that the discharge was justified as the appellant was deemed unlikely to become an efficient soldier, affirming the High Court's decision.