Delhi High Court reinstates dismissed BSF constable

The Delhi High Court has ordered the reinstatement of a man who was denied appointment in the CISF as a constable despite being acquitted by a trial court in a criminal case.

The court found that the cancellation of his candidature was not sustainable in law and that the mere institution of a criminal case against him could not be a ground to disqualify him from service.

The petitioner was acquitted by the trial court on January 29, 2024, after being charged with criminal trespass, voluntarily causing hurt, and assault or use of criminal force on a woman with the intent to outrage her modesty.

The high court observed that the committee that cancelled his candidature had proceeded mechanically without considering the final order of acquittal.

The court further noted that the complainant had deposed before the trial court that the entire episode was the result of a misunderstanding and that she had no grievance against him.

The high court's decision was made on December 3, 2024.