UNION OF INDIA vs DILEEP KUMAR SINGH

The Supreme Court interpreted the proviso of Section 47 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995, holding that the exemption for the CRPF applies to the entire section and not just to sub-section (2). The Court overturned the Allahabad High Court's ruling that limited the exemption to promotions, thereby reinstating the respondent in service until a suitable post is available or he reaches superannuation. The judgment emphasized the need for a harmonious interpretation of the Act's provisions, particularly Sections 33 and 47.