Supreme Court Upholds Discharge Of RPF Personnel Who Hid Pending Criminal Cases During Recruitment
New Delhi, August 19, 2026: The Supreme Court has upheld the discharge of a group of Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) constables who failed to disclose pending criminal cases during recruitment, holding that an employee who suppresses such information can be discharged at any point. A Bench of Justices Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Alok Aradhe said…
On August 19, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled to uphold the discharge of several Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) constables. The constables had failed to disclose pending criminal cases during the recruitment process. The Court held that an employee who intentionally hides such information can be discharged at any point during their employment.
The decision highlights the significance of complete and truthful disclosure, particularly for personnel joining security forces. Candidates applying for RPF and RPSF positions must provide comprehensive information, including any pending criminal cases. The Supreme Court affirmed the Allahabad High Court's ruling, stating that the candidates were aware of the RPF Rules governing recruitment, which explicitly disqualify individuals who suppress factual information.
The Court dismissed the appeals, noting that the appellants were not ignorant of the pending criminal cases and had not pleaded ignorance. The Court also dismissed arguments that the subsequent acquittal of the constables justified their reinstatement, distinguishing this case from previous decisions where the acquittal occurred before the candidate submitted the attestation form.
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