Summary: Sahil Padma Shinde was considered not healthy enough for the Indian Coast Guard because of his eye measurements. The court agreed with this decision and said there was no reason to get another opinion.
Sahil Padma Shinde wanted to join the Indian Coast Guard as an Assistant Commandant. But there was a problem. The medical exams showed that the length of his eyes was too long. For the Coast Guard, the maximum allowed is 25.5 mm. Sahil's eyes measured slightly more than that, which led to him being declared unfit.
The court, with Judges C. Hari Shankar and Om Prakash Shukla, looked over the case. They saw that both the Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and the Review Medical Examination (RME) agreed on Sahil's eye measurements. The court said:
"Where there is agreement between the DME and the RME about the medical status of the candidate, no third opinion can be asked for."
This meant that Sahil couldn't get another medical check-up to challenge the decision.
Sahil's lawyer argued that the Army has different eye standards, but the court was firm. Each paramilitary force has its own rules because their duties vary. So, the Coast Guard's standards are set for its specific needs.
The court dismissed Sahil's request, saying it had no basis. Judges C. Hari Shankar and Om Prakash Shukla concluded that the medical standards are set for a reason and must be followed.
