Avtar Singh vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court clarified the principles regarding the termination of employees in uniformed services based on suppression of material information or submission of false information during recruitment. The Court held that such fraudulent actions render the appointment voidable at the employer's discretion, and the employee cannot claim any right to continue in service. The judgment emphasized that verification of character and antecedents is crucial, and any misrepresentation can justify termination without inquiry, even if the employee is acquitted of criminal charges later.