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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
DELHI SUBORDINATE SERVICES SELECTION BOARD (DSSSB) AND ORS. – Appellant
Versus
SUMIT – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
C. HARI SHANKAR, J.
CM APPL. 10456/2025
1. Exemption allowed, subject to all just exceptions.
2. The application is disposed of.
W.P. (C) 2238/2025 & CM APPL. 10455/2025 (Stay)
Facts
3. The respondent, who is admittedly a candidate suffering from 63% Orthopaedic disability, as per Certificate dated 24 January 2014 issued by the Maharishi Valmiki Hospital, Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi, under the Persons with Disabilities Act, underwent a process of selection for recruitment to the post DASS Grade IV. The said certificate reads thus:
"MAHARISHI VALMIKI HOSPITAL
GOVT. OF N.C.T. OF DELHI
POOTH KHURD, DELHI-110039
CERTIFICATE NO. MUH/DC/2012/623
DATE 24/1/14
CERTIFICATE FOR THE PERSON WITH DISABILITIES This is to certify that Shri. SUMIT Age 18 Years Sex M Son of Shri Balram Residence of 316, VILLAGE AUCHANDI DELHI – 39 Registration No. MUH/PH/383 in case of Manifest deformity of (L) distal humerus & proximal migration of (L) radius He/She is physically disabled and has 63% Sixty Three (percent) permanent physical impairment in relation to his (L) Elbow Joint.
Note:-
1. This condition is progressive/none progressive/likely to improve.
2. Re-assessment is not recommended/ is recommended after a p
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