State To Decide Application For Compassionate Appointment If Made After 5 Years, Not Appointing Authority: Allahabad High Court

The Rajasthan High Court ruled that an individual’s name should be removed from the surveillance register while pending criminal cases are under investigation. The case involved an individual whose name had been included in a surveillance register, potentially affecting his rights. The court ruled that being under investigation for criminal offenses should not result in automatic inclusion in the surveillance register, as it can unduly harm an individual’s reputation and opportunities. The ruling upholds the principle of fairness and due process, ensuring that individuals are not unfairly stigmatized without being convicted of a crime.