Truthful Disclosure of Antecedents – Foundation for Bank Employment
Truthful Disclosure of Antecedents – Foundation for Bank Employment
Termination of Bank guard for suppression of material fact of pending criminal case at the time of recruitment is legal.
Subsequent acquittal does not cure prior non-disclosure of material fact of pending criminal case at the time of recruit since truthful disclosure is foundational for public employment
Termination of Service for Suppression of Criminal Case
The petitioner had said “no” against the query regarding criminal cases in the form for appointment of Bank Guard. After the appointment,, the terms of the appointment letter make it clear that confirmation was expressly made contingent upon satisfactory verification of character and antecedents and a further decision of the Bank. on police verification it was found that the petitioner had given false information and suppressed material facts. . The post in question is that of a guard, which involves handling of arms, and therefore strict and truthful disclosure of antecedents is essential for assessing suitability
Judgment dated 20.4.2026 of the High Court of Delhi in W.P. (Civil) No.11860 of 2023 of Rajkiran Yadav Vs. State Bank of India

