The Delhi High Court has affirmed the primacy of the Military Code over religious exemptions within the Indian armed forces. The court upheld the dismissal of a Christian Indian Army officer who consistently refused to participate in weekly regimental religious parades, emphasizing that the armed forces are united by their uniform rather than divided by religion. This ruling follows allegations by three students during a National Service Scheme camp in Kota, who claimed they were compelled to offer Namaz despite being Hindus. The court's decision reinforces the principle that religious practices cannot override military discipline and cohesion.
The Delhi High Court has upheld the termination of services of a Christian Army officer over his consistent refusal to fully participate in the weekly regimental religious parades and said the armed forces were united by their uniform rather than being divided by their religion. https://t.co/76IB4dg3Kj
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