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february 2003

Supreme Court of India · 2003-02-13

KUNAL SINGH vs UNION OF INDIA

Citation / case number
SC 1999/17880
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
KUNAL SINGH
Respondent
UNION OF INDIA
Author
H.K. SEMA SHIVARAJ V. PATIL
Bench
H.K. SEMA SHIVARAJ V. PATIL

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the dismissal of a Constable from the Special Service Bureau due to permanent incapacity following an injury, in light of Section 47 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995. The Court held that the appellant was entitled to consideration for alternative duties despite being declared permanently incapacitated, emphasizing the need to interpret disability laws in favor of the individual. The appeal was allowed, overturning the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition.

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