Tattoo on right forearm costs two CRPF inspectors promotion; Delhi HC dismisses pleas | TheBriefWire
Tattoo on right forearm costs two CRPF inspectors promotion; Delhi HC dismisses pleas
Published 2 July 2026 ยท local
Two CRPF inspectors were denied promotion to Assistant Commandant due to tattoos on their right forearms, deemed the saluting limb. The Delhi High Court upheld
Two CRPF inspectors were denied promotion to Assistant Commandant due to tattoos on their right forearms, deemed the saluting limb. The Delhi High Court upheld the decision, clarifying that while tattoos aren't banned, strict rules govern their placement, size, and content. The court ruled that having tattoos removed after being declared unfit doesn't qualify them for the current vacancies, advising them to reapply for future examinations.
Published: July 2, 2026 โข 1:42 PM IST ยท Updated: July 2, 2026 โข 2:32 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Two CRPF inspectors were denied promotion to Assistant Commandant due to tattoos on their right forearms, deemed the saluting limb.
The Delhi High Court upheld the decision, clarifying that while tattoos aren't banned, strict rules govern their placement, size, and content.
The court ruled that having tattoos removed after being declared unfit doesn't qualify them for the current vacancies, advising them to reapply for future examinations.