In Brief
A candidate for appointment as a constable had his candidature cancelled for suppressing information about criminal cases. The Supreme Court held that while suppression of criminal information can justify cancellation, the employer must apply nuanced principles depending on the nature and triviality of the cases, whether the candidate had actual knowledge, and whether convictions or acquittals were recorded. The employer must pass a reasoned order after hearing the candidate. The Court remitted the matter for fresh consideration by the Police Commissioner in light of these principles.
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