Delhi High Court upholds MHA policy barring colour-blind recruits in CAPFs
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Why in news
The Delhi High Court upheld the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) policy prohibiting the recruitment of color-blind candidates into the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and Assam Rifles.
Background
The court upheld the 2013 MHA guidelines regarding visual impairments in recruitment. The ruling emphasizes that personnel in these forces handle lethal weapons and require full visual functionality for combat safety.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyMHA: Ministry of Home Affairs is the nodal ministry for CAPF and Assam Rifles
- Fact2013: The year the MHA issued guidelines barring recruits with defective vision
- PostDelhi High Court: The judicial body that upheld the recruitment policy
For Mains
Q. Discuss the balance between inclusive recruitment policies and operational safety requirements in the context of paramilitary and armed forces.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Operational safety: Risk of lethal weapon mishandling or tactical errors due to visual impairment
- Constitutional balance: Balancing the right to equality in employment against functional requirements of high-risk roles
Keywords: Operational readiness · Inclusive recruitment · Judicial review · Public safety · Functional requirements
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