Suppressing Pending Criminal Case Ground To Deny Employment Irrespective Of Gravity Of Charges: Rajasthan High Court

In a critical ruling, the Rajasthan High Court held that employment cannot be denied to individuals solely because of a pending criminal case. The court found that rejecting job applicants due to unresolved legal issues infringes on their right to employment, especially when there has been no conviction. The case involved a man denied government employment based on a criminal case that was still in the investigation phase. The court emphasized the principle that innocence must be presumed until proven guilty, and the denial of employment based on pending cases violates this presumption.