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DELHI HIGH COURT
SURESH KUMAR KAIT, SAURABH BANERJEE
Neha – Appellant
Versus
Union of India – Respondent
1. The petitioner before us, vide the present writ petition, is seeking the following reliefs:
"(a) Issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate Writ, Order or direction setting aside the result of Review Medical Examination of the Petitioner for the post of Head Constable (General Duty), CISF and all subsequent acts/proceedings for selection and appointment to the post of Head Constable (General Duty), CISF pursuant to Notification No. DAVP 19113/11/0005/2122 conducted by Respondent No. 2;
(b) Direct the Respondent No. 2 to conduct the Re-medical of the Petitioner and possible recommendation be made accordingly;"
2. When the present petition was listed on 17.10.2022 for the first time, this Court issued Notice and directed the learned counsel for respondents, appearing on advance notice, to apprise this Court on the next of hearing as to whether any candidate has been selected in the `81 kg above' category in Boxing and also provide a list of candidates who have cleared the Medical Examination in the said category. Today, although the learned counsel for respondents submits that an affidavit in compliance thereof has been filed but the same is not on recor
The standards for medical fitness in recruitment processes set by law enforcement agencies are to be respected, and judicial intervention is limited to cases of clear injustice or bias.
A candidate declared unfit in a medical examination for recruitment does not hold grounds to contest employment selection results, especially when approached belatedly after vacancies are filled.
The court affirmed the right to a fair assessment in recruitment processes, directing a further medical examination due to inconsistencies in initial evaluations.
The main legal point established in the judgment is that the petitioner's medical fitness should be determined in accordance with the Revised Uniform Guidelines, and any doubts regarding the medical ....
Medical fitness evaluations must adhere to standardized guidelines to ensure fair assessments of candidates regarding weight and vision qualifications.
The importance of accurate medical examinations and measurements in determining fitness for a position.
Strict physical and medical standards for recruitment to the CAPFs must be adhered to, and the court cannot prescribe relaxation in the selection criteria.
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