My college filed a case against me and I was arrested, though released on bail. After a year, they withdrew the case in a Lok Adalat and I was declared free of all charges. I’m worried about whether this case might affect my chances of getting a government job, even though it was withdrawn and I don’t have a copy of the judgement.

In India, criminal cases, even if withdrawn, can be considered during background checks for government jobs. However, since the case was settled through Lok Adalat and you were declared free of charges, it is unlikely to significantly affect your chances. You can request a certificate from the Lok Adalat to confirm the settlement and use it to clarify the situation during your application process.