Acquittal doesn’t erase suppression: Delhi High Court upholds SBI’s decision to fire ex-Army guard
Indian Express·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Delhi High Court upheld SBI's termination of ex-Army guard Rajkiran Yadav for concealing a pending criminal case during recruitment in June 2022. Justice Sanjeev Narula ruled that full disclosure during hiring is mandatory for security roles. The court clarified subsequent acquittal doesn't erase suppression consequences, emphasizing recruitment integrity depends on truthfulness, not criminal case outcomes.
Key Entities
Delhi High CourtState Bank of India (SBI)Justice Sanjeev NarulaRajkiran YadavArmy guardRecruitment process