Madras High Court

Madras High Court: Dismisses Petition for Non-Existent Police Post

Updated
Sep 23, 2025 2:06 PM
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Summary: S. Ramesh wanted a job as a police constable, but the court said no because the job doesn't exist anymore.

Ramesh's Dream Job

S. Ramesh, from Tirunelveli District, wanted to join the Special Police Youth Brigade. He applied and went through the selection process, hoping to get a job as a police constable.

The Problem with the Application

Ramesh's application ran into trouble. An order from April 2018 said he couldn't be appointed because of past legal issues. The court document mentioned:

"The petitioner was involved in a criminal case, which made him ineligible."

The Court's Decision

Judge Dr. A.D. Maria Clete looked into the case. The court noted that Ramesh's desired job no longer existed. The recruitment for the Youth Brigade happened only once back in 2013-2014.

Why the Application Was Dismissed

The court explained that Ramesh's criminal record was a big issue. Even though he was found not guilty, the fact that he didn't mention the case in his application was a problem. The court stressed:

"Hiding important information is a reason to reject the application."

In the end, the court dismissed Ramesh's petition. The judge concluded that he couldn't be appointed to a job that doesn't exist anymore.