Delhi High Court grants disability pension to a retired Army Nursing Officer, overturning the Armed Forces Tribunal decision. The court clarified that “not every obese person has hypertension,” rejecting the previous denial based on obesity and hypertension link.
A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court by a non-profit organization seeking mandatory Front-of-Package Warning Labels on packaged foods to disclose levels of sugars, salt, and saturated fats. The initiative aims to address the increasing rates of non-communicable diseases like diabetes and heart disease in India.
The Supreme Court has directed a fresh medical examination for a civil services candidate rejected in 2014 due to exceeding the prescribed Body Mass Index limit. The court used its special powers to order the rescheduling of the missed test but rejected the plea for direct appointment and seniority benefits, emphasizing the exceptional nature of the case.
