prashant1314 (HR Learner) 01 August 2010

Convict - Leagal Service Laws

Hi,

I have a friend who only finished his 12th. He used to work as office boy but got involved in a cheating case. Although he is not guilty, he got framed by some people & because of poverty, he could not fight & win the legal case. He got convicted for 2 years normal imprisonment. He completed his sentence & is now free. He is trying to find a job. But everyone who knows him are reluctant to give him a job.

Is there any legal policy which prevents convicts from getting job? Would appreciate any help regarding this issue.

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Sudhir Kumar, Advocate (Advocate) 20 November 2011

There is no law which forbid employment of a convict (except in Govt). He cannot help the stigma. No employer would like to keep a persons convicted of cheating and there is no law to compel a private employer to do so. he has no option but to seek self-employment suitaed to his qualification. I believe some NGOs are helpingsuch convicts unfortunately I do not have their details.