Delhi HC Orders Delhi Police to Accept Constable Candidate Despite Faded Tattoo

The Delhi High Court has ruled in favor of a constable candidate rejected due to a faded tattoo on his forearm. The court ordered Delhi Police to allow the candidate to join despite the tattoo, following a ruling from the Central Administrative Tribunal. The candidate had already undergone surgery to remove the tattoo.

The Delhi High Court has intervened to support a Delhi Police constable candidate who was earlier rejected owing to a 'faded tattoo' on his right forearm, directing the authorities to allow him to join the force.

Noting that the candidate underwent surgery to remove the tattoo, the court physically inspected his arm and found no visible tattoo. Justices Suresh Kumar Kait and Girish Kathpalia stated that the dim scar visible on his arm could not serve as grounds for disqualification.

The High Court dismissed a plea by the Staff Selection Commission challenging a Central Administrative Tribunal order that granted relief to the candidate and instructed the authorities to permit him to join the training within a week.

(With inputs from agencies.)