[18] In the case of Avtar Singh (supra), the Apex Court has given a set of guidelines, which is to be followed while finalizing the selection/recruitment to a Government post, especially the Disciplined Force. In terms of paragraph No. 38.4.3 in Avtar Singh (supra), the Apex Court has held that if acquittal had already been recorded in a case involving moral turpitude or offence of heinous/serious nature, on technical ground and it is not the case of clean acquittal, or benefit of reasonable doubt has been given, the employer may consider all relevant facts available as to antecedents, and make appropriate decision as to the continuance of the employee. In paragraph Nos. 21 of the judgment in the case of Union of India Vs. Methu Meda, Civil Appeal No. 6238/2021 , the Apex Court has held that the person who wishes to join the Police Force must be a person of utmost rectitude and have impeccable character and integrity. In paragraph No. 22, the Apex Court has held that the law is well settled, that if a person is acquitted by giving him the benefit of doubt, from the charge of an offence involving moral turpitude or because the witness turned hostile, it would not automatically entitle him for employment, that too in a disciplined force.
