Soldiers under immense stress, unjust to dismiss CRPF officer for attempt to suicide: Orissa High Court

The Orissa High Court ruled it unjust to dismiss a CRPF constable who attempted suicide due to immense stress, recognizing the psychological strain faced by armed forces. The court criticized the CRPF for ignoring the constable's mental health and noted that under the Mental Healthcare Act, such individuals require care, not punishment. The constable, dismissed in 2001 and previously charged under IPC Section 309, was ordered to be reinstated within three months, with duties not involving firearms, or receive appropriate retirement benefits.