R. RADHAKRISHNAN vs DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE .

The Supreme Court held that the appellant's non-disclosure of his prior involvement in a criminal case under Section 294(b) IPC in his verification roll constituted a material misrepresentation, justifying the denial of his appointment as Fireman. The Court emphasized that the appointing authority must be aware of an applicant's criminal history to assess their suitability for service. The judgment of the High Court was upheld, affirming the decision to deny the appellant's appointment based on the false statement made in his application.