Judgment
Rajasthan High Court rules that acquittal in criminal case necessitates reinstatement if termination was based solely on the pendency of the case
The Rajasthan High Court held that since the respondent's termination was predicated solely on the existence of a pending criminal case, her subsequent acquittal renders the termination order unsustainable. The court upheld the decision of the Labour Court, confirming that the respondent must be reinstated.
Explanation in simple terms
- What:
- The court ordered an employee to be given her job back after she was found innocent.
- Who:
- The State of Rajasthan is the employer, Smt. Manju Berwa is the respondent, and the Rajasthan High Court is the judge.
- When:
- Reported on 14 Nov 2025.
- Where:
- Rajasthan High Court, Rajasthan.
- Why:
- The court ruled that the firing was only based on the existence of a pending criminal case.
- What it means:
- The employer must reinstate the respondent to her position as confirmed by the Labour Court.
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