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CAPF Personnel Can Approach Delhi HC’s Writ Jurisdiction in Service Matters Despite Cause of Action Arising Elsewhere: Supreme Court

Reiterating the distinction between territorial jurisdiction and forum convenience, the Supreme Court held that once jurisdiction is validly attracted under Article 226(1) by the presence of necessary respondent authorities within a High Court’s territorial limits, the doctrine of forum non conveniens cannot be routinely invoked to decline adjudication.

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Denial of liquor quota to retired CISF Officers from CAPF canteens while granting it to other CAPF Officers is discriminatory: Kerala High Court

“All the wings of CAPFs discharge duties which can be described as sensitive in view of the national security requirements, and it cannot be said that CISF personnel require a different yardstick in the matter of security and discipline.”

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Delhi High Court | Central Armed Police Forces is part of Indian Armed Forces; Delhi High Court holds CAPF to be governed by old pension scheme

Article 246 read with List 1 Entry 2 of the Seventh Schedule of Constitution of India envisages Armed Forces of the Union of India and includes “Naval, Military and Air Forces; any other armed forces of the Union”