The Supreme Court of India has held that an acquittal in a criminal case based on the “benefit of doubt” is a technical acquittal and does not automatically entitle a candidate to appointment in a disciplined force like the police. The Court emphasized that the employer—specifically through a screening committee—retains the discretion to judge the
Acquittal Based on Benefit of Doubt’ Does Not Entitle Candidate to Police Appointment; Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Order
