Summary: The Delhi High Court decided in favor of Vidur, instructing that he be appointed as a Constable in the Delhi Police even though there was a past police complaint against him. The court found that he was cleared of all charges and criticized the police's decision to cancel his application.
In 2016, the Delhi Police announced job openings for Constable positions. Vidur, from the OBC category, passed all the exams but had a police complaint filed against him in October 2016 in Faridabad. He was accused of assault but was cleared of all charges in March 2018 because the witnesses didn't support the case.
The Screening Committee said that Vidur's being cleared of charges wasn't "honorable" and canceled his appointment in December 2018. They argued that his involvement in a violent case made him not suitable for the police force, even though he was cleared of charges.
"The Screening Committee... held Vidur unsuitable for joining a disciplined force."
Vidur informed the recruiters about the police complaint during the hiring process and argued that he was cleared of charges due to lack of evidence, not due to any deal. He challenged the cancellation, saying the police cannot ignore the court's decision.
The court, led by Justice Madhu Jain and Justice Navin Chawla, found the police's decision unfair. They emphasized that Vidur was cleared of all charges, with no evidence against him, and criticized the Committee for not doing their own assessment.
"Just because witnesses didn't support the case, without any other evidence suggesting guilt, can't be used to deny someone a public job."
On December 12, 2025, the court ordered the police to appoint Vidur with benefits from the original date of appointment, but without back pay. The decision highlighted the importance of fair assessments in hiring processes.
