How Can My Friend Handle a Police Case During Job Change Without Affecting Background Checks?

A complaint has been registered against my friend and his father in the local police station by his uncle (dad's younger brother). They have given a counter-case against them.

The FIR includes IPC sections 323, 324, 504, and 506. After the FIR was lodged, both families reached a compromise, and they are now fine. However, the situation escalated again when both cases were filed with the FIR.

Now, the issue is that my friend is working in an MNC and is in the process of changing companies. Will this impact the background verification process, specifically police verification?

Should he inform the new employers about the registered and compromised case, mentioning that the court compromise is in progress to clear it from the FIR?

Could someone please provide suggestions and precise information on this matter?

Impact of Non-Compoundable Offenses on Background Verification

Some of the offenses charged come under non-compoundable ones, so until the court accepts the mutual compromise, the status of your friend is that of an accused. If police verification is done in the BGV process, the pendency of the matter would be revealed.

It is required that the matter is informed to the employer, particularly if information is sought on the involvement in criminal matters.

It is not possible for anyone outside the new organization to reply regarding its response. The offense under Section 323 IPC is mutually compromisable; others require the order of the court. It would be better to follow the advice rendered by your advocate.

Current Status of the Matter

What is the present stage of the matter? A person could be said to be facing a criminal proceeding only if the police have filed the final report and summons have been served.

E-Court Check Limitations

E-court check is possible only court-wise. It is not that easy to search the cases pending in various criminal courts in the country.

Impact of Police Cases on Employment

Your police case will always be a negative point. First, let me know the actual details. Is the evidence done?

Regards, Anirudh Sharma (Advocate and Legal Consultant) [Phone Number Removed For Privacy-Reasons]