Supreme Court of India · 2021-10-06
UNION OF INDIA vs METHU MEDA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2014/18187
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- UNION OF INDIA
- Respondent
- METHU MEDA
- Author
- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE INDIRA BANERJEE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE J.K. MAHESHWARI HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE INDIRA BANERJEE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the validity of the order upholding the acquittal of the respondent in a kidnapping case and his subsequent selection for a constable position in the CISF. The court emphasized the importance of character verification in public service appointments, noting that the respondent had disclosed his criminal case and acquittal. Ultimately, the court ruled in favor of the respondent, affirming his eligibility for the position despite the prior allegations.