Chhattar Singh vs Union Of India & Anr
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Counsel (4)
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Case Significance
Chhattar Singh vs Union Of India & Anr is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 3, 2025 (citation: ik-72603301). A CRPF constable challenged his dismissal and disciplinary proceedings based on a diagnosis of mental illness (bipolar affective disorder), invoking the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. The court found the disciplinary proceedings violated the RPwD Act's protections and Section 20(4)'s requirement to provide alternate suitable employment rather than dismissal, and set aside the proceedings. The writ petition was allowed with directions for reinsta The bench comprised Justices C. Hari Shankar and Om Prakash Shukla. The judgment was delivered by Justice Om Prakash Shukla. Counsel appearing: Brinda Bhattiprolu (counsel for petitioner), Manoj V George (counsel for petitioner), Raj Kumar (counsel for respondent), Shilpa Liza George (counsel for petitioner).
Summary
A CRPF constable challenged his dismissal and disciplinary proceedings based on a diagnosis of mental illness (bipolar affective disorder), invoking the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. The court found the disciplinary proceedings violated the RPwD Act's protections and Section 20(4)'s requirement to provide alternate suitable employment rather than dismissal, and set aside the proceedings. The writ petition was allowed with directions for reinstatement, alternate assignment if needed, and payment of all consequential benefits within eight weeks.
What was the outcome of Chhattar Singh vs Union Of India & Anr?
A CRPF constable challenged his dismissal and disciplinary proceedings based on a diagnosis of mental illness (bipolar affective disorder), invoking the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 a...
Judgment
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