In Brief
The appellant, selected for District Judge (Entry Level) in Madhya Pradesh, was dropped from the merit list when police verification revealed a pending criminal case (FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC) lodged by his wife. He was acquitted more than a year later. The Supreme Court held that the Selection Committee's decision to declare him unsuitable based on the pending case was valid and well-reasoned. Although the appellant was later acquitted, this did not entitle him to reconsideration, as the decision was made when the case was still pending. The Court emphasized that judicial officers must have impeccable character, and acquittal after rejection does not warrant reversal of the recruitment decision. The appeal was dismissed.
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