A writ petition challenged the Tribunal's decision allowing a Delhi Police constable aspirant declared unfit for Stage-I Hypertension. The High Court found his average BP of 139/83 mm Hg fell within the normal range in the Government's medical guidelines and directed compliance with the Tribunal's order within four weeks.
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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
Date of decision: 21.05.2025
STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION AND ORS.
.....Petitioners
Through: Mr. Amit Tiwari, CGSC, Ms.Ayushi Srivastava, Mr.Amit Tiwari, Advs
versus
RAHUL PUNIA .....Respondent Through: Ms.Esha Mazumdar, Ms.Muskan Sharma, Advs.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAVIN CHAWLA HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RENU BHATNAGAR
NAVIN CHAWLA, J. (ORAL)
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Tribunal, however, taking into account the fact that in the present case the respondent is seeking employment with the Delhi Police and that uncertainty in this regard is going to prejudice not only the respondent but also the petitioners, we have proceeded to examine the petition on merits as well.
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present case, the Medical Board has conducted a detailed examination of the respondent by having him admitted to the BSF Hospital between 02.02.2024 to 05.02.2024 and taking repeated measurements of his Blood Pressure. He submits that therefore, the Impugned Order is liable to be set aside.
“ XIV. EXAMINATION OF HEART & VASCULAR SYSTEM
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2. Examination of Blood Pressure. (Normal Range Systolic 100-140 mm of Hg, Diastolic 60 to 90 mm of Hg) Candidate should not be rejected on the basis of single high reading. In case the blood pressure is recorded to be higher than 140 mm systolic and/or 90 mm Hg diastolic, at least 2 more recordings should be taken in lying position at an interval of 2-3 hours before declaring him unfit. BP should be recorded in both arms. The candidate should be asked to relax and should not be subjected to strenuous/stressful activity immediately prior to the recording. (Elevated blood pressure defined as the average of three consecutive sitting blood pressure measurements separated by at least 10 minutes, diastolic greater than 90 mmHg or systolic pressure measurements greater than 140 mmHg, is disqualifying.
(Emphasis supplied).”
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NAVIN CHAWLA, J
RENU BHATNAGAR, J
MAY 21, 2025/Arya/ik
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1 issue framed by the court
Should a candidate with average blood pressure 139/83 mm Hg be declared unfit for Constable appointment under the Review Medical Examination guidelines?
Staff Selection Commission and Ors.
Rahul Punia
Navin Chawla
Renu Bhatnagar
As recorded by the court registry
A petition under Article 226 of the Constitution asking a High Court to issue a writ against the State or a public authority in a civil matter.
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