HC notice to govt on 'caste-based' recruitment of Prez's Bodyguard
The Delhi High Court has sent a notice to Centre and Army chief, seeking their response to a petition alleging that only three castesâ Jats, Rajputs and Jat Sikhsâ are considered for recruitment of President's Bodyguard. The petitioner said he belonged to the Ahir/Yadav caste and fulfilled all the criteria for eligibility except caste, and sought recruitment for the post.