RAM KUMAR vs STATE OF U.P. .

The Supreme Court upheld the termination of the appellant's service, affirming the decision of the High Court which dismissed the appeal against the Single Judge's order. The Court referenced the precedent set in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan v. Ram Ratan Yadav, emphasizing the importance of character verification as per the Government Order dated 28.04.1958. The Court held that the appellant's failure to disclose a prior criminal case, despite acquittal, justified the cancellation of his candidature, aligning with the principles of suitability for government service as outlined in the relevant statutes.