State Of M.P.& Ors vs Parvez Khan

The Supreme Court ruled that the refusal of compassionate appointment in police service based on a candidate's criminal antecedents, despite acquittal or discharge, is not justified. The Court emphasized that the standard of proof for criminal proceedings differs from that for assessing suitability for employment. It held that mere involvement in criminal cases does not automatically render a candidate unsuitable, and directed the competent authority to reconsider the respondent's application in light of these principles.