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DELHI HIGH COURT
SURESH KUMAR KAIT, SAURABH BANERJEE
Pardeep – Appellant
Versus
Union of India – Respondent
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| 1. petitioner challenges medical examination findings. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. court observes tattoo but notes no other defects. (Para 3 , 6) |
| 3. respondent argues tattoo violates recruitment guidelines. (Para 5) |
| 4. petitioner permitted to reapply after tattoo removal. (Para 7) |
| 5. dismissal of the petition with directions given. (Para 8 , 9) |
1. The present writ petition has been filed by the petitioner seeking quashing of the findings of the Detailed Medical Examination dated 21.04.2022 and the Review Medical Examination dated 22.04.2022 for the post of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination 2020 or respondents may be directed to conduct fresh Detailed Medical Examination for the petitioner; quashing of the Tattoo Policy as contained in Clause 11.12 of the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination 2020 to the extent that it fails to differentiate between the very appearance of the tattoo i.e. how light or dark it is and how visible it actually is.
2. Case of petitioner is that petitioner was found unfit in Detailed Medical Examination dated 21.04.2022 and thereafter, in Review Medical Examinati
The court upheld the principle of fairness in administrative decision-making, allowing a candidate to rectify minor disqualifications while ensuring compliance with guidelines.
Uniform recruitment guidelines prohibit tattoos on the saluting arm, impacting a candidate's eligibility; however, the court allows a candidate to seek re-evaluation after tattoo removal.
The central legal point established in the judgment is the permissibility of tattoos in the context of medical examinations for recruitment, and the court's consideration of the petitioner's removal ....
Compliance with prescribed medical standards is essential for recruitment, yet remedial actions can allow individuals to meet requirements for fitness.
Candidates must comply with tattoo removal regulations prior to recruitment to qualify for positions in disciplined forces.
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