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Delhi HC denies CRPF inspectors promotion over forearm tattoos
Indian Express··2 Jul
The Delhi High Court on July 1, 2026, dismissed petitions by CRPF inspectors Ankit Mann and Pradhan Choudhary who cleared LDCE 2023 written and physical tests but were declared medically unfit due to tattoos on their right forearms. The bench held tattoos on the saluting arm are not permissible under revised 2015 Ministry of Home Affairs medical guidelines.
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What It Means For You
- CAPF promotion medical rules strictly restrict tattoos on saluting arms.
- Mid-career personnel face tighter standards when applying for higher ranks.
- Tattoo removal after disqualification does not restore lost promotion cycles.
What's Happening
- Delhi High Court dismissed two CRPF inspectors' petitions on July 1.
- Both were found unfit due to right forearm tattoos.
- They had cleared LDCE 2023 written and physical tests.
Service Rules Context
- Revised MHA medical guidelines from 2015 govern tattoo placement.
- Assistant commandant vacancies against LDCE 2023 are already filled.
- The court said disciplined force members cannot claim ignorance of rules.
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