Supreme Court of India
Ex-sepoy (washerman) Ram Khilawan v. Union of India & Ors.
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We are of the view that the discharge of the appellant's spouse w ithout convening an Invalidation Medical Board suffers fro m an illegality.
Judgment, page 8
From the headnote
Service Law: Discharge from service - On medical grounds - Witho ut subjecting the appellant/employee to the Invalidati ng Medical Board as per the procedure laid down under Army Rules - Propri ety of - Held: Discharge of the appellant was only under sub-clause (iii) r.13(3)(III) and not under sub-clause (v) of r.13(3)(II I) of Army Rules - Therefore, he could not be invalidated out of serv ice without the recommendation of the Invalidating Board and hence discharge is not sustainable - In terms of General Principles of rmy Order 46 of 1980, he is entitled to be retained in service f or 10
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