#medical fitness

The Supreme Court admitted an appeal by a UP Police constable candidate rejected by the departmental medical board for alleged squint, despite two independent expert opinions from GSVM Medical College and UHM District Hospital certifying normal vision. The ruling will clarify whether expert medical evidence from reputable institutions can override a departmental board's adverse finding in recruitment.

The Supreme Court has ruled that concealing medical unfitness during reinstatement invalidates a public appointment, regardless of administrative oversight failures. The termination is upheld, but the employee is entitled to full service dues for actual tenure rendered, with 6% interest from the date of reinstatement - reinforcing that fraud nullifies legitimacy, not just eligibility.

Calcutta High Court rules that a valid disability certificate issued under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, cannot be disregarded by a general medical fitness assessment for government jobs. The court emphasized that appointment cannot be denied based on perceived disability percentage if a statutory certificate exists, reinforcing the primacy of statutory certification in public employment.

Delhi High Court rules that independent medical certificates cannot override unanimous findings of the Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Review Medical Examination (RME) in police recruitment. The judgment reinforces judicial restraint in service law, setting aside the tribunal's order for a fresh examination and upholding the finality of statutory medical boards for disciplined services.

Bombay High Court quashes medical disqualification based on cosmetic deformity not listed in recruitment guidelines, reinforcing procedural fairness in public employment.

Bombay High Court holds that medical boards must provide reasoned conclusions for fitness certificates, especially for employees with chronic illnesses like CML post-transplant.

Calcutta High Court holds that removing tattoos after detailed medical examination to circumvent disqualification renders the process otiose, upholding procedural integrity in CAPF recruitment.

Rajasthan High Court holds that withholding salary without written order violates natural justice; mandates payment of arrears pending fresh medical evaluation.

CAT Allahabad holds that express medical disqualification in recruitment notification overrides selection success, even if candidate passed written exam and was declared final.