Hi,
I was caught drinking in a public place (petty offense) under Section 68-1-14 of the Excise Act. The police lodged a FIR against me. I have two options: Plead Guilty (pay a fine) or Contest the case.
Plead Guilty
1. Can that create problems with my passport/visa? Do I need to mention this every time I apply for a visa/passport?
2. Can that create problems when switching to other companies? Can companies revoke my offer if this comes up in a police verification?
3. Do companies conduct background checks, police verifications, or both?
4. Will it show up in police verification since the database is not centralized?
5. Could this result in being fired from my current organization?
Contesting/Trials
This process can take years, and if the case remains open, I cannot leave the state or country. If found guilty after the trials, it could result in the maximum penalty as per the law. Please suggest what I should do.
If the impact of pleading guilty is not significant, I can proceed with closing the case as soon as possible.
"Khaya piya kuch nahi, glass toda, 12 aane." AFRAID PLEASE HELP
From India, Delhi
I was caught drinking in a public place (petty offense) under Section 68-1-14 of the Excise Act. The police lodged a FIR against me. I have two options: Plead Guilty (pay a fine) or Contest the case.
Plead Guilty
1. Can that create problems with my passport/visa? Do I need to mention this every time I apply for a visa/passport?
2. Can that create problems when switching to other companies? Can companies revoke my offer if this comes up in a police verification?
3. Do companies conduct background checks, police verifications, or both?
4. Will it show up in police verification since the database is not centralized?
5. Could this result in being fired from my current organization?
Contesting/Trials
This process can take years, and if the case remains open, I cannot leave the state or country. If found guilty after the trials, it could result in the maximum penalty as per the law. Please suggest what I should do.
If the impact of pleading guilty is not significant, I can proceed with closing the case as soon as possible.
"Khaya piya kuch nahi, glass toda, 12 aane." AFRAID PLEASE HELP
From India, Delhi
You can plead guilty. It is settled that such petty offenses need not have an adverse effect on suitability for employment. There are various decisions of the Supreme Court laying down the law.
From India, Kochi
From India, Kochi
Join Our Community and get connected with the right people who can help. Our AI-powered platform provides real-time fact-checking, peer-reviewed insights, and a vast historical knowledge base to support your search.