Form No. J(2)

Item No. DL/7 ARPAN – A.R. (CT)

IN THE HIGH COURT AT CALCUTTA Constitutional Writ Jurisdiction (Appellate Side)

W.P.A. NO. 27728 OF 2025 SHIBDAS MONDAL Vs.

UNION OF INDIA & OTHERS BEFORE: THE HON’BLE JUSTICE SAUGATA BHATTACHARYYA For the Petitioner : Mr. Debasish Kundu, Adv.

Mr. Bidan Modak, Adv.

For the Union of India : Mr. Rivu Dutta, Adv.

Mr. Piyash Choudhury, Adv.

Hearing concluded on : 23.02.2026 Judgment On : 23.02.2026 SAUGATA BHATTACHARYYA, J.:

1. In terms of the previous order dated 15^th January, 2026, matter is heard today in presence of the learned advocates representing the petitioner and the Union of India.

2. Learned advocate representing the Union of India has made submissions based on review medical examination report dated 20^th November, 2025 wherein it was opined that petitioner had Deviated Nasal Septum (DNS) which significantly obstructed airway.

3. By order dated 8^th December, 2025, this Court directed medical expert of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Kalyani to furnish a report after examining the petitioner. A report dated 24^th December, 2025 was returned by a Medical Board comprising four medical experts. Petitioner was medically examined