MAAN SINGH vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI Reserved on: 14.11.2024 Pronounced on: 11.02.2025 + W.P.(C) 4794/2023 MAAN SINGH .....Petitioner Through: Ms. Indrani Gupta, Adv. versus UNION OF INDIA & ORS. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Gigi C. George & Mr. Sunil Kumar, Advs. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAVIN CHAWLA HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINDER KAUR JUDGMENT SHALINDER KAUR, J 1. The petitioner has approached this Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, assailing the Order dated 15.05.2021, passed by the respondent no. 4 / Commandant, CISF, RTC, Deoli, whereby the petitioner was terminated from service in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) during the period of probation on the ground of non- completion of the Basic Training Course for Constable (General Duty) due to medical unfitness. Signature Not Verified W.P. (C) 4794/2023 Page 1 of 23 Digitally Signed By:NEELAM Signing Date:11.02.2025 18:15:58 2. We may note the relevant factual background of the case in brief as under: A. The petitioner was issued a provisional offer of appointment, vide letter dated 25.03.2017, for joining the post of Constable (General Duty) in the CISF under probation for 2 years, pursuant to his qualifying the examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission in this regard. Thereafter, the petitioner reported to the Regional Training Centre (RTC), Deoli on 16.05.2017, and the Basic Training for the new recruits was scheduled to commence on 22.05.2017. B. During the course of Basic Training, the petitioner, on 26.05.2017, reported at the CISF, RTC Hospital, Deoli on account of complaints pertaining to increased thirst and urination. Accordingly, he was advised by the Doctor to follow up after certain medical investigations / tests. C. On 27.05.2017, the petitioner was sen