Concerned About a Pending Criminal Case Affecting Your IT Job Offer? Let's Discuss Background Checks

Hi, Greetings! I have been working in the IT sector for almost 6 years in Pune. During my joining in my present organization as a fresher, I was only asked if there was a pending criminal case, and I marked the form as "Yes," but no questions were asked regarding that to me.

Now, I have decided to leave my current organization and look for other opportunities. I have been offered a job at a firm that will deploy me as a software developer working for a US-based bank as a client, working from the Pune location only.

I have a pending criminal case related to a physical fight; both parties have filed cases against each other (cross FIR). The case has been pending since 2015 with no progress, and now, due to the pandemic, another year has passed. The case would most likely result in a compromise between both parties.

I want to know if this would be an issue in the background verification process since the client is a US-based bank. Banks generally have relatively strict background verification.

Awaiting your reply.

Regards

When joining a new company, you may need to disclose details of any ongoing legal cases against you. It is advisable to seek confirmation from the prospective company regarding their stance on your candidacy in view of the pending court case. Only consider resigning from your current job if the future company provides their clearance on this matter.

Thanks,

Dinesh Divekar

I second the views expressed by the senior member KK!HR. After 6-7 years, tempers are expected to have calmed down. Therefore, identify the scope for mediation. Find out whether both parties can withdraw the FIR. Even if they do, the closure of the case may take 1-2 years.

Thanks,

Dinesh Divekar