The Delhi High Court has upheld the decision of the Air Force cancelling a man’s appointment for the post of airman as he sported a permanent tattoo on the external side of his forearm. The Air Force grants relaxation and permits certain kind of tattoos, including in case of tribals, which are as per customs and traditions. The man had challenged the Armed force's decision to cancel his appointment for the post, saying he had duly declared that he had a tattoo. A Bench of Justice Hima Kohli and Justice Rekha Palli noted that the entire dispute hinges on the position of the tattoo. After perusing the details of the tattoo and where it was placed, the Bench concluded that the tattoo was not in conformity with the relaxation granted by the force.

Source: The Hindu January 28, 2018 20:03 UTC