Supreme Court Gives Centre Six Weeks To Finalise Rehabilitation For Disabled Officer Cadets

Today, On 16th December, The Supreme Court granted the Union Government six weeks to finalise rehabilitation recommendations for officer cadets discharged from military training due to disabilities. A Bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and R Mahadevan adjourned proceedings till January 28.

Delhi High Court Orders Rs 1 Crore Relief for Principal’s Family: “Death Attributable to COVID Duty”

The Delhi High Court has directed the government to pay Rs 1 crore ex-gratia to the family of a school principal who died after contracting COVID-19 while on duty. The bench said his death was “attributable to the discharge of such specific duties.”

Supreme Court Steps In: Suo Motu Case on Disabled Cadets Denied Ex-Servicemen Status & Medical Benefits

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of challenges faced by cadets disabled during NDA/IMA training. Over 500 ex-trainees since 1985 struggle without ex-servicemen benefits, relying only on meagre ex-gratia payments.