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Supreme Court: Enquiry Needed Before Dismissal for Suppressing Criminal Antecedents - (12 Aug 2026)

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Supreme Court held that an employee’s disclosure of criminal antecedents after joining service does not automatically warrant dismissal. The employer must conduct an enquiry to determine whether the suppression was deliberate and record a finding that continued employment is unfeasible.

Tags : CRIMINAL ANTECEDENTS; DISMISSAL; ENQUIRY  

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