The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that soldiers are presumed to be in good health at the time of enlistment, and any later health issues are assumed to be caused or worsened by military service unless proven otherwise. The Court directed the Union of India to grant disability pension to a retired soldier, highlighting that the employer must provide strong evidence to deny such claims.
A Banda court has instructed an additional chief judicial magistrate to investigate the death of former BSP MLA Mukhtar Ansari. Ansari, with a history of legal troubles, passed away in a UP hospital. He previously alleged poisoning in jail. The probe intensifies given the complexities of politics and criminal justice in India.
On Thursday (21st March): Mukhtar Ansari claims he was given poisoned food in jail, causing serious health issues. During a court session, he was unable to attend due to his condition. His lawyer requested medical intervention, stating that Ansari’s health had drastically declined since the alleged poisoning incident. Ansari has also reported a previous poisoning attempt.
