Union Of India vs Santosh Kumar Singh

The Supreme Court upheld the Calcutta High Court's decision to appoint Santosh Kumar Singh to the Railway Protection Force, emphasizing the importance of timely verification of antecedents in employment processes. The court found that the delay in completing the verification did not justify the denial of employment, as the respondent had already been provisionally engaged. The ruling reinforced the principle that procedural lapses should not hinder rightful employment opportunities.