Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Delhi High Court Asks AIIMS to Assess NDA Candidate's Fitness
A person named Sachin passed a test to join the Indian Air Force but was told he couldn't because of a blood issue.
The Delhi High Court is looking into this.
They've asked doctors from AIIMS to give their expert opinion to help decide if Sachin is eligible.
Sachin got a good score on the test.
The court wants to know if his blood condition should stop him from joining.
Delhi High Court seeks AIIMS opinion on candidate's medical unfitness for NDA.
The candidate, Shlok Sachin, was declared unfit due to a blood disorder, HbE trait.
Sachin secured 226th rank in the NDA exam but was deemed medically ineligible.
The court is examining if the HbE trait aligns with eligibility medical standards.
AIIMS will form a medical board to advise the court on Sachin's candidature.
- Who
- Delhi High Court, Shlok Sachin, AIIMS medical board.
- What
- Delhi High Court is seeking expert medical opinion on a candidate's fitness for the National Defence Academy.
- When
- June 18, 2024, the court issued an order; Sachin was to appear before the board on June 20.
- Where
- Delhi High Court, India
- Why
- To determine if a candidate with a specific blood condition (HbE trait) meets the medical standards for NDA enrollment.
Candidate's Perspective
Medical/Air Force Perspective
Eligibility
Candidate's Perspective
The candidate believes his HbE trait should not disqualify him.
Medical/Air Force Perspective
Medical board found the candidate unfit, and appeal board rejected the plea.
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Petitioner
- Shlok Sachin
- Medical Condition
- HbE trait
- Exam
- NDA
- Rank
- 226
- Next Hearing
- July 25