In Brief
SGT Chaman Lal, an Indian Air Force airman, sought promotion to Junior Warrant Officer (JWO) after being placed in low medical category A4G4(P) following surgical treatment. He claimed medical negligence and discrimination, citing that officers with higher disability percentages received promotions. The Supreme Court held that medical categorization (not disability percentage) governs promotion eligibility, and A4G4(P) personnel are ineligible for select promotions like JWO. The Court rejected discrimination claims, finding the named officers held higher promotional medical categories. Section 47 of the Persons with Disabilities Act did not apply due to armed forces exemption notification. The appeal was dismissed as the appellant failed to meet medical fitness eligibility requirements.
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