Being named in FIR doesn’t preclude someone from govt service: FCC

“Being named in FIR doesn’t preclude someone from govt service: FCC”

• Bench distinguishes between ‘accusatory instrument’ and ‘judicially established culpability’ • Holds that character verification should be based on authentic, independently verifiable material rather than conjecture or suspicion • Calls on authorities to review recruitment policies ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Tuesday ruled that the mere registration of an FIR could not constitute perpetual disqualification from public employment, while underlining the need for…