Delhi High Court on Discrepancy in Medical Examination for Police Recruitment.

The Delhi High Court directed a fresh medical assessment for a candidate, Ms. Jaya, whose candidature for recruitment as Sub Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs was challenged due to alleged anemia. The court noted discrepancies between the Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and the Review Medical Examination (RME). A fresh Medical Board including a haematologist was ordered, with further studies to be conducted as needed to determine fitness. The petitioner’s rights to contest the final medical decision were expressly preserved.

The petitioner, Ms. Jaya, had been disqualified from recruitment to the posts of Sub Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs on the ground of anemia.

The DME found her haemoglobin count to be 9.7 gm%, below the 10 gm% eligibility threshold.

The RME, however, reported a haemoglobin count of 11.3 gm% but noted other blood abnormalities (immature myeloblasts), which were not reported in the DME.

The petitioner challenged the RME findings, citing the discrepancy between DME and RME results.

Court’s Observations:

Discrepancy between DME and RME findings entitles a candidate to assessment by a fresh Medical Board (Staff Selection Commission v. Aman Singh, 2024 SCC OnLine Del 7600; KM Priyanka v. UOI, 2020 SCC OnLine Del 1851).

A fresh Medical Board is to be constituted by R&R Hospital, including a haematologist.

Petitioner to provide a fresh blood report before the Medical Board assessment.

Any further studies required for fitness assessment must be completed before the Medical Board gives its final view.

Petitioner to present herself before the Medical Superintendent of R&R Hospital on 22 November 2025 at 11 AM.

The final medical decision to be communicated within one week of the assessment.

If found medically fit, petitioner’s candidature shall proceed in accordance with law.

Petitioner retains the right to legally challenge the final decision if aggrieved.

1. Recruitment rules for Sub Inspector posts in Delhi Police and CAPFs – Physical and medical eligibility criteria.
2. Principles from Staff Selection Commission v. Aman Singh (2024) and KM Priyanka v. UOI (2020) – Discrepancy in medical examinations allows a fresh assessment by a Medical Board.

1. Petition allowed to the extent that the petitioner is to be reassessed by a fresh Medical Board including a haematologist.
2. All necessary blood tests or evaluations to be conducted before the final report.
3. Final medical decision to be given within one week of assessment.
4. Rights of the petitioner to challenge the decision remain reserved.
5. Writ petition is disposed of in these terms.

1. Reaffirms the principle that discrepancies between initial and review medical examinations warrant fresh evaluation.
2. Protects candidates’ rights in recruitment processes where medical fitness is a disqualifying factor.
3. Ensures expedient resolution of medical assessment disputes to avoid undue delay in recruitment.

Citation: 2025:DEL:WPC17255/2025

Case: Ms. Jaya v. Union of India

Court: High Court of Delhi at New Delhi

Coram: Hon’ble Justice C. Hari Shankar & Hon’ble Justice Om Prakash Shukla

Date of Decision: 19 November 2025

Writ Petition (Crl.) No.: W.P.(C) 17255/2025 & CM Appl. 71046/2025