RAVINDRA KUMAR vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court ruled that non-disclosure of a criminal case in which the candidate was acquitted does not automatically disqualify him from employment, emphasizing that each case should be evaluated based on its specific facts and circumstances. The Court held that the appellant's acquittal and the circumstances surrounding the case should have been considered, and the cancellation of his selection for the post of Constable was unjustified. The Court reiterated that the principle of fairness and justice must prevail in employment matters, particularly when the candidate has been acquitted of charges under Sections 324, 352, and 504 IPC.