Supreme Court Advocates for Medically Discharged Cadets
The Supreme Court seeks responses from the Centre and defense forces on issues faced by cadets medically discharged due to disabilities from military institutes. The call includes potential insurance coverage, increased ex-gratia payments, and rehabilitation opportunities. The case originated after media highlighted cadet plights, with a significant focus on their financial struggles due to insufficient support.
- Country:
- India
The Supreme Court, on Monday, called for a response from the Centre and defence forces in response to a suo motu case addressing the challenges faced by cadets who have been medically discharged from military institutes.
The bench, comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and R Mahadevan, emphasized the need for the Centre to consider offering insurance coverage to cadets undergoing intense training in various military institutes to manage potential injuries or disabilities.
Furthermore, representatives from the Centre have been urged to assess the feasibility of increasing the current ex-gratia amount of Rs 40,000, aimed at assisting medically discharged cadets with medical expenses. The court has also proposed a rehabilitation plan enabling these cadets to serve in non-combat roles within the defence services, ensuring their skills are utilized post-recovery.
(With inputs from agencies.)
Google News