Union Of India vs Ramesh Bishnoi

The Supreme Court held that the denial of appointment to the respondent as Sub-Inspector in CISF based on a past FIR under Sections 354, 447, and 509 IPC was unjustified, as the respondent had been acquitted due to lack of evidence and had disclosed all relevant information. The Court emphasized the need to follow the guidelines set in Avtar Singh vs. Union of India (2016) 8 SCC 471, which stipulate that mere registration of a criminal case does not automatically disqualify a candidate. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to reinstate the respondent's appointment, directing the appellants to activate the offer of appointment within thirty days.