#Disciplined Forces

Allahabad HC upholds the cancellation of a constable candidate's selection due to pending serious criminal cases, emphasizing that truthful disclosure does not override the state's discretion to assess character suitability for disciplined forces. The ruling reinforces that Rule 16 of the UP Police Constable Service Rules empowers authorities to reject candidates with adverse antecedents, even post-selection.

Himachal Pradesh High Court rules that a probationary constable's willful absence without leave under Rule 12.21 Punjab Police Rules warrants discharge without formal enquiry, even if medical certificates are produced. The ruling clarifies that disciplinary forces can bypass natural justice principles in cases of unauthorized absence during probation.