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DELHI HIGH COURT
MANMOHAN, NAVIN CHAWLA
Sandeep – Appellant
Versus
Indo Tibetan Boarder Police Force – Respondent
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| 1. petitioner challenges medical fitness decision. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 2. citing precedent for independent examination. (Para 8) |
| 3. court prioritizes official medical assessments. (Para 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14) |
| 4. dismissal of petition due to lack of merit. (Para 15) |
JUDGMENT
Navin Chawla, J. (Oral)
CM APPL. 42436/2021 (Exemption)
Allowed, subject to all just exceptions
Application stands disposed of.
WP(C) 13456/2021 & CM No.42435/2021
1. This petition has been filed by the petitioner challenging the report of the Review Medical Examination dated 15.09.2021 of the petitioner, declaring the petitioner `unfit' for appointment as Constable (Driver) with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (hereinafter referred to as `ITBP Force') due to defective vision of 6/12 (right eye) and 6/12 (left eye).
2. The petitioner further challenges the order dated 01.11.2021 passed by the respondent no.4 dismissing the petitioner's representation against the decision of the Review Medical Board. The petitioner prays for a direction to the respondent to carry out a Review Medical Examination of the petitioner in any independent Medical Institution and if found fit, appoi
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