Pending case at dv stage
Aniket More
(Querist) 25 September 2025
This query is : Resolved
I have been booked under Section 351. The FIR was registered on 22nd October 2024, and a chargesheet was filed in March 2025. I filled my bank exam application form in July 2025. At that time, the form asked, “Whether any prosecution/ detention/ fine/ conviction/ sentence against you has been awarded by any court of law for any offence?” I answered “No” because while filling the form in July, I was neither arrested nor served with any summon or court notice.
Currently, the chargesheet is filed in court, but no summons/hearing has been issued, and I only came to know of this through the e-courts website. However, document verification is still pending and I intend to honestly mention the pending case status at that stage.
My questions are:
Will a pending undisclosed criminal case (where chargesheet is filed but summons not yet received) lead to rejection of my candidature in public sector banks at document verification stage in near future?
At the stage of document verification, if I declare this pending case, can my application still be considered or will it be rejected outright?
If I secure a complete discharge before the date of document verification, will I be treated as free from this case for the purpose of bank recruitment?
Is there any legal remedy to avoid disqualification on the basis of a pending case, especially since I have not been arrested, no summons has been served till now, and no hearing has been held yet?
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate
(Expert) 26 September 2025
A pending criminal case where a charge sheet is filed can lead to rejection of your candidature at the document verification stage for a public sector bank, especially if you do not disclose it.
While a pending trial does not automatically disqualify you, the appointing authority has the discretion to reject your application based on the nature of the offense and your handling of the situation.
The police verification is only done to check your active cases which ll hinder Bank job and not past cases, obviously serious crimes matters like rape murder etc and may lead to rejection.
But in all circumstances you would be provided a opportunity to explain so don't panic.
P. Venu
(Expert) 27 September 2025
Strictly in terms of law and procedure, in the absence of any communication from the competent authority, it could be too hasty an action to make disclosure based on general information. Sometimes, being too honest could turn out to be counterproductive.
Your responsibility/liability commences only after summons is duly served.
