Yogesh Kathunia v. Union of India and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
A paralympian and Arjuna Awardee challenged his non-inclusion in the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award-2024 list. The court, with consent of both sides, directed respondent no.2 to conduct a fresh scrutiny of his application under the award scheme and take a suitable decision expeditiously, conferring the award if found eligible.
What did the court decide?
Direction to respondent no.2 to conduct fresh scrutiny of petitioner's application per the award scheme and confer the award if eligible.