DAYA SHANKAR YADAV versus UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

DAYA SHANKAR YADAV versus UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

The appellant knowingly suppressed material information by stating he was not prosecuted in any criminal case, although Hindi version of the form was clear. This conduct justified termination under service rules.

Parties
Appellant: Daya Shankar Yadav; Respondents: Union of India & Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
24 November 2010
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Judgment on Appeal Against High Court Order
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Termination for Furnishing False Information, Verification of Antecedents, Central Civil Services (temporary Service) Rules, Central Reserve Police Force Rules
Service Law Termination for Furnishing False Information Verification of Antecedents Central Civil Services (temporary Service) Rules Central Reserve Police Force Rules

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Parties

Daya Shankar Yadav

Appellant

Union of India & Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Judgment on Appeal Against High Court Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether termination for furnishing false information in verification form is justified
  2. 2 Whether ambiguity in the verification form affects the liability to disclose antecedents

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant knowingly suppressed material information by stating he was not prosecuted in any criminal case, although Hindi version of the form was clear. This conduct justified termination under service rules.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Termination of service upheld
  • No relief to appellant