06.03.2026
(M. Zothankhuma, J)
1. Heard Mr. H. Gupta, learned counsel for the appellants, i.e., Union of India
and Mr. D. Gogoi, learned counsel for the respondent (writ petitioner).
2. The impugned common judgment and order dated 06.03.2025 passed in
WP(C) Nos. 350/2023, 360/2023 is under challenge by way of this appeal.
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3. The learned Single Judge, vide the impugned judgment and order dated
06.03.2025, has directed the appellants not to conclude the three inquiry
proceedings initiated against the respondent, until and unless the alleged
mental illness of the respondent is examined by the Composite Hospital, CRPF,
Guwahati, comprising of a qualified psychiatrist and such other qualified medical
professionals as deemed necessary. The learned Single Judge held that after the
Medical Board of the Composite Hospital, CRPF, Guwahati, undertakes a proper
medical examination of the respondent and makes its decision, in terms of
Section 20 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (hereinafter
referred to as the Act), the petitioner should be allowed to file his
reply/representation to the 3 Inquiry Reports in relation to the three Inquiry
Proceedings, before the Disciplinary Authority.