Kevin P Biju (Minor) Represented by His Father and Legal Guardian P.D Biju v. Secretary
Case brief
What is this about?
Minor candidate Kevin P Biju, represented by his father P.D Biju, selected for the 154th NDA course, was found medically unfit; his appeal was rejected by the Appellate Medical Board (Ext.P10) and he sought a Review Medical Board at AFMC Pune. On the Court's direction dated 21.03.2025, the authorities (UPSC, DGAFMS, DG Recruiting IHQ of MoD, Director Manpower Planning & Recruitment Navy) granted the Review Medical Board; the petitioner was directed to appear at Army Research and Referral Hospital, New Delhi on 07.04.2025. The writ petition was closed as nothing survived. Keywords: NDA medical examination, Review Medical Board, Appellate Medical Board, Special Medical Board, UPSC Examination Notice 10/2024-NDA-II, Indian Navy officer entry medical standards, Kerala High Court, WP(C) 10966/2025, D. K. Singh J.
What did the court decide?
The petitioner's request for constitution of a Review Medical Board was granted by the authorities; he was directed to appear before the Review Medical Board at Army Research and Referral Hospital, New Delhi on 07.04.2025, and the writ petition was closed as nothing survived.