Abdul Hamid v. Union of India & Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioner sought appointment as a CISF Constable (Driver) after being declared medically unfit due to partial amputation of his left middle finger. Despite contrary opinions from other hospitals, the court held that the recruitment guidelines disqualified candidates whose hand impairment interferes with steering duties.
What the court decided
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- IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
+ W.P.(C) 1299/2016 & CM APPL.5745/2016
Decided on: 19th February, 2016
IN THE MATTER OF ABDUL HAMID
..... Petitioner
Through : Mr. A.K. Trivedi and Mr. Abhishek Tiwari, Advocates
versus
UNION OF INDIA & ORS ..... Respondents Through : Mr. Arun Kumar, Advocate
CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE HIMA KOHLI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUNIL GAUR
HIMA KOHLI, J. ( Oral )
- The petitioner prays for issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the respondent/CISF to consider him for appointment to the post of a Constable (Driver) by declaring him medically fit.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner should be directed for a fresh medical re-examination to be appointed as a Constable Driver in CISF despite being declared unfit due to partial amputation of a finger.
Whether impairment of free movement of hands due to partial amputation precludes satisfactory performance of combatised duties for a driver.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Abdul Hamid
- respondent
Union of India
Coram
Hima Kohli
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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