Can saving life be penalised? In the UK, an experienced veterinarian has been reprimanded for taking home a cat she was instructed to euthanise.

The veterinarian identified as Janine Parody reportedly took home a cat she was instructed to euthanise, and later charged the feline's owner nearly £500 ($655) for the animal's treatment.&nbsp;

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At the centre of the incident is an eight-month-old cat named Shadow, whose owner had requested euthanasia due to the cat's illness.&nbsp;

However, Parody, who reportedly had an otherwise "exceptional" reputation in the field, made the decision to treat Shadow against the owner’s wishes.

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Appearing in front of a tribunal, the veterinarian said she had performed multiple euthanasias earlier that day and found it emotionally challenging to proceed with another. She said that upon entering the examination room at a surgery in Framlingham, Suffolk, she saw a "sweet young cat" that seemed healthy apart from a skin condition.&nbsp;

Parody claimed she could not bring herself to euthanise the cat and instead opted for treatment, which included sedation and castration — done without the owner's consent. She even replaced Shadow's microchip and took him home.

"The drug Pentoject had already been drawn up. Upon entering the room, I was greeted by a sweet young cat, which appeared healthy apart from his skin condition."

"I had already done back-to-back euthanasias that morning … and upon seeing a happy young cat, I just could not face another euthanasia."

She said that despite her 10 years' experience, "euthanasias are never easy".

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The cat's owner said that she "grieved for his little soul," believing he had been euthanised until later learning the truth. When informed of Shadow's treatment, the owner was both "shocked and elated" but was subsequently asked to pay £480 for the care the cat had received.

Shadow went back to his owner, a woman who regularly rescues cats, referred to only as "SM" in the case. However, just two months later, the cat's condition deteriorated, and he was put down.&nbsp;

Subsequently, an investigation was launched.

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons tribunal called Parody’s actions as "disgraceful" and ruled she made a "series of very poor decisions". While acknowledging the high-stress conditions veterinarians faced during the pandemic, the panel underscored the seriousness of her conduct.&nbsp;

She "should be under no illusion of how serious it is to have a finding of disgraceful conduct in a professional respect made against her".

(With inputs from agencies)

Can saving life be penalised? In the UK, an experienced veterinarian has been reprimanded for taking home a cat she was instructed to euthanise. The veterinarian identified as Janine Parody reportedly took home a cat she was instructed to euthanise, and later charged the feline's owner nearly £500 ($655) for the animal's treatment.

Can saving life be penalised? In the UK, an experienced veterinarian has been reprimanded for taking home a cat she was instructed to euthanise. The veterinarian identified as Janine Parody reportedly took home a cat she was instructed to euthanise, and later charged the feline's owner nearly £500 ($655) for the animal's treatment. What happened? At the centre of the incident is an eight-month-old cat named Shadow, whose owner had requested euthanasia due to the cat's illness. However, Parody, who reportedly had an otherwise "exceptional" reputation in the field, made the decision to treat Shadow against the owner’s wishes. Also read | This 'Spider-Woman' of China can climb 108-metre cliff without any safety gear Appearing in front of a tribunal, the veterinarian said she had performed multiple euthanasias earlier that day and found it emotionally challenging to proceed with another. She said that upon entering the examination room at a surgery in Framlingham, Suffolk, she saw a "sweet young cat" that seemed healthy apart from a skin condition. Parody claimed she could not bring herself to euthanise the cat and instead opted for treatment, which included sedation and castration — done without the owner's consent. She even replaced Shadow's microchip and took him home. "The drug Pentoject had already been drawn up. Upon entering the room, I was greeted by a sweet young cat, which appeared healthy apart from his skin condition." "I had already done back-to-back euthanasias that morning … and upon seeing a happy young cat, I just could not face another euthanasia." She said that despite her 10 years' experience, "euthanasias are never easy". Also read | Mother stabbed to death in front of 2-year-old, just one day after protection order expired 'Disgraceful' conduct The cat's owner said that she "grieved for his little soul," believing he had been euthanised until later learning the truth. When informed of Shadow's treatment, the owner was both "shocked and elated" but was subsequently asked to pay £480 for the care the cat had received. Shadow went back to his owner, a woman who regularly rescues cats, referred to only as "SM" in the case. However, just two months later, the cat's condition deteriorated, and he was put down. Subsequently, an investigation was launched. The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons tribunal called Parody’s actions as "disgraceful" and ruled she made a "series of very poor decisions". While acknowledging the high-stress conditions veterinarians faced during the pandemic, the panel underscored the seriousness of her conduct. She "should be under no illusion of how serious it is to have a finding of disgraceful conduct in a professional respect made against her". (With inputs from agencies)

Can saving a life be a crime? Vet faces reprimand after refusing to euthanise 'sweet young cat'

What’s causing severe respiratory illnesses in dogs? Veterinarians say there could be several reasons for the uptick in cases of atypical canine respiratory disease, including declines in vaccination rates.

What's causing mysterious respiratory illness in dogs?

After 54 days in captivity, Hamas has released&nbsp;21-year-old Mia Schem, who the Palestinian militant group had abducted from Israel when she was attending a dance party with her friends. She had an emotional reunion with her family. The family members of Mia Schem, after meeting her, alleged&nbsp;that the militants got her operated by a veterinarian. 
 
The 21-year-old was trying to flee Hamas militants when she got shot in the arm and was eventually caught by them and taken to Gaza as a hostage. Mia was finally released on Thursday (Nov 30) under the truce deal finalised between Israel and Hamas. 
 
In the photos shared by the Israeli prime minister's office, Mia – who also has French citizenship – was seen embracing her brother and mother after they got reunited at Hatzerim military base in Israel.

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Mia became a known face after she was seen in a video shared by Hamas, in which the militants claimed about treating the hostages well. 
 
In that video, the Israeli-French tattoo artist was seen getting treated by an unidentified medical worker. In the clip, the girl was also seen to be appealing to be sent back to her family as soon as possible.

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"Hi, I'm Mia Schem, 21 years old from Shoham. Currently, I'm in Gaza. I was seriously injured in my hand. I underwent surgery on my hand at the hospital for 3 hours. They are taking care of me, giving me medicine, everything is fine," she was heard saying in the video. 
 
"I only ask that they bring me home as soon as possible to my parents, to my siblings. Get me out of here as soon as possible. Please," she added.

<h2>Family says Mia not provided adequate medical help</h2>

Last month, the 78-second video was shared by Hamas on their Telegram channel. The video was condemned by France, after which a press conference was held by Mia's mother Keren, seeking the immediate release of her daughter.

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The family of Mia Schem have now given a contradicting statement to what was shown in the video shared by Hamas and claimed that a veterinarian had performed the surgery on her hand. 
 
"She is thin, she is weak. A vet operated on her hand. She did not receive physiotherapy. She told them she is not an Israeli soldier and is a French citizen," said her aunt, while speaking to the media and contradicting what was seen in the video. 
 
French President Emmanuel Macron also expressed his happiness over the release of Mia.

"Mia Schem is free. It is a great joy that I share with his family and all French people," he said.&nbsp;

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After 54 days in captivity, Hamas has released 21-year-old Mia Schem, who the Palestinian militant group had abducted from Israel when she was attending a dance party with her friends.

After 54 days in captivity, Hamas has released 21-year-old Mia Schem, who the Palestinian militant group had abducted from Israel when she was attending a dance party with her friends. She had an emotional reunion with her family. The family members of Mia Schem, after meeting her, alleged that the militants got her operated by a veterinarian. The 21-year-old was trying to flee Hamas militants when she got shot in the arm and was eventually caught by them and taken to Gaza as a hostage. Mia was finally released on Thursday (Nov 30) under the truce deal finalised between Israel and Hamas. In the photos shared by the Israeli prime minister's office, Mia – who also has French citizenship – was seen embracing her brother and mother after they got reunited at Hatzerim military base in Israel. Also read: US plans visa ban on violent Israeli settlers in West Bank: Report Mia became a known face after she was seen in a video shared by Hamas, in which the militants claimed about treating the hostages well. In that video, the Israeli-French tattoo artist was seen getting treated by an unidentified medical worker. In the clip, the girl was also seen to be appealing to be sent back to her family as soon as possible. Redemption of Hostages: Mia Shem arrives at the Hatzerim Air Base earlier this evening, and is welcomed by her mother and brother. pic.twitter.com/mkNJQnCrFr — Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) November 30, 2023 × "Hi, I'm Mia Schem, 21 years old from Shoham. Currently, I'm in Gaza. I was seriously injured in my hand. I underwent surgery on my hand at the hospital for 3 hours. They are taking care of me, giving me medicine, everything is fine," she was heard saying in the video. "I only ask that they bring me home as soon as possible to my parents, to my siblings. Get me out of here as soon as possible. Please," she added. Family says Mia not provided adequate medical help Last month, the 78-second video was shared by Hamas on their Telegram channel. The video was condemned by France, after which a press conference was held by Mia's mother Keren, seeking the immediate release of her daughter. Watch: Gravitas: Is Biden's handling of Israel war backfiring? The family of Mia Schem have now given a contradicting statement to what was shown in the video shared by Hamas and claimed that a veterinarian had performed the surgery on her hand. "She is thin, she is weak. A vet operated on her hand. She did not receive physiotherapy. She told them she is not an Israeli soldier and is a French citizen," said her aunt, while speaking to the media and contradicting what was seen in the video. French President Emmanuel Macron also expressed his happiness over the release of Mia. "Mia Schem is free. It is a great joy that I share with his family and all French people," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Hamas releases 21-year-old Mia Schem kidnapped from music fest; family says she was operated on by vet

Maneki-neko ('beckoning cat') is quite a common Japanese figurine, popularly believed to bring good luck to the owner. Not just in Japan, they are popular across the world and seen in shops and homes.&nbsp;

Cat owners in Japan spend big bucks on their care and would go to a substantial extent for their well being, but it is also important for them to know how felines are feeling, whether or not they are down.&nbsp;

Now, they can receive the necessary assistance&nbsp;as a Tokyo-based tech firm and university have collaborated to create an app trained on hundreds of cat images that can inform them when their pet is in agony.&nbsp;

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A report published by the news agency AFP mentioned that since its release last month, "Cat Pain Detector" has racked up 43,000 users. Go Sakioka, head of developer Carelogy, said that most of the users are in Japan, but some are also in Europe and South America.&nbsp;

The report has mentioned that the software is part of a growing array of technology for pet owners, who are worried about the well-being of their pets. Some similar apps are mood and pain trackers produced in Canada and Israel.&nbsp;

Carelogy and Nihon University's College of Bioresource Sciences jointly collected 6,000 cat pictures and closely examined the postures of the ears, noses, whiskers, and eyelids of cats.&nbsp;

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After that, they used a grading system developed by the University of Montreal to distinguish between healthy cats and those in pain owing to difficult-to-diagnose disorders.&nbsp;

Sakioka said that the app developers then fed the information into an AI detection system. They were helped when around 600,000 photos were uploaded by users. &nbsp;

He told AFP that the app "has an accuracy level of more than 90 per cent".&nbsp;

According to the Japan Pet Food Association, 60 per cent of owners take their cat to a veterinarian at most once a year.

"We want to help cat owners judge more easily at home whether to see a vet or not," Sakioka said.

"Cat Pain Detector" is already being used by some vets in Japan, the land of Hello Kitty, where tourists flock to cat cafes and some small islands are overrun by stray felines.

But "the AI system still needs to be more precise before it's used as a standardised tool", he said.&nbsp;

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Maneki-neko ('beckoning cat') is quite a common Japanese figurine, popularly believed to bring good luck to the owner. Not just in Japan, they are popular across the world and seen in shops and homes. Cat owners in Japan spend big bucks on their care and would go to a substantial extent for their well being, but it is also important for them to know how felines are feeling, whether or not they are down. Now, they can receive the necessary assistance as a Tokyo-based tech firm and university have collaborated to create an app trained on hundreds of cat images that can inform them when their pet is in agony. Also read: Dolphins pamper their little ones with ‘baby talk’, a study tells how A report published by the news agency AFP mentioned that since its release last month, "Cat Pain Detector" has racked up 43,000 users. Go Sakioka, head of developer Carelogy, said that most of the users are in Japan, but some are also in Europe and South America. The report has mentioned that the software is part of a growing array of technology for pet owners, who are worried about the well-being of their pets. Some similar apps are mood and pain trackers produced in Canada and Israel. Carelogy and Nihon University's College of Bioresource Sciences jointly collected 6,000 cat pictures and closely examined the postures of the ears, noses, whiskers, and eyelids of cats. Also read: Scientists are concerned by skin disease in endangered killer whales After that, they used a grading system developed by the University of Montreal to distinguish between healthy cats and those in pain owing to difficult-to-diagnose disorders. Sakioka said that the app developers then fed the information into an AI detection system. They were helped when around 600,000 photos were uploaded by users. He told AFP that the app "has an accuracy level of more than 90 per cent". According to the Japan Pet Food Association, 60 per cent of owners take their cat to a veterinarian at most once a year. "We want to help cat owners judge more easily at home whether to see a vet or not," Sakioka said. "Cat Pain Detector" is already being used by some vets in Japan, the land of Hello Kitty, where tourists flock to cat cafes and some small islands are overrun by stray felines. But "the AI system still needs to be more precise before it's used as a standardised tool", he said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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In a bid to treat wildlife injured by wildfires, vets train to treat the injured. A programme in Sydney is treating vets to respond to medical emergencies.

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A four-year-old dog lost one of her hind legs in an accident when she was just a pup. But now a student is using his university scholarship to fund her 3D-printed prosthetic leg. WION brings you this report.

Vet student donates his scholarship for 3D-printed prosthetic leg for dogs

Pet paramedic Wong Kam-cheong is about to hit the road in his pet ambulance, off to make a house call to pick up a dog. Wong is part of a team of about a dozen pet paramedics in Hong Kong driving a fleet of three pet ambulances around the city with a mission to rescue cats and dogs in need of medical care.

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Eleven-year-old Bess waits patiently to be immersed in water just a little cooler than her body temperature.

Her hydrotherapy session will last only 17 minutes but it does wonders for this arthritis sufferer. Bess is a cat.

To ease her joint pain, the Maine Coon, a touch overweight at 21 pounds (10 kilograms), is taken every week to the Friendship Hospital for Animals, a veterinary clinic on a pleasant Washington street.

Beyond traditional veterinary treatment, the clinic offers forms of care once reserved for humans, such as acupuncture and therapeutic ultrasound.

Pets are now increasingly seen as genuine family members, said Christine Klippen, one of the 63 veterinarians who are available at the clinic every day of the year.

And this is particularly true for millennials, she said, who see themselves as moms and dads to their "fur babies."

Given the higher incomes in the US capital, they often seek out the best pet care available.

In the United States, 84.9 million households, or 68 per cent, have a pet, according to Steve King, head of the American Pet Products Association.

"Millennials are the largest pet-owning demographic among all generations," he said, and have surpassed the postwar Baby Boom generation.

Last year, consumer spending on pets hit a record $72.6 billion and the APPA expects this will rise to $75.4 billion in 2019.

Health care spending is the fastest-rising category as pet owners learn about available treatments.

"There's less pushback than there was," said Brant Hassell, a veterinarian practising at the District Veterinary Hospital.

"These dogs are a lot of people's first children," he said.

"If I say, 'Oh, my goodness. This dog has a loose tooth,' they're just like, 'my baby!'"

Back at Friendship Hospital, Bess the cat walks on an underwater treadmill, the water up to her whiskers, the pace slow and regular as a metronome.

But to keep up, Bella, a "senior" dog, needed a little extra motivation in the form of peanut butter.

"We are more selective with food when they're overweight," said Janay Austin-Carlson, a rehabilitation practitioner.

Walking in water creates greater resistance to movement, making exercise more effective.

"One minute in here is much harder than one minute outside," she said.

Given Washington's often oppressive summertime heat, where temperatures can easily hit 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) and humidity rises to 70 per cent, the animals can also exercise in relative comfort.

"We can play with the speed, the water level," said Austin-Carlson. "All those things create different dynamics."

$15,000 for dialysis

Bella's "mom," 45-year-old Freya Jackson, says hydrotherapy has been a godsend.

"When she comes, she's usually tired afterwards and needs a long nap. But the day after you can really see she could move around more freely," said Jackson.

Still, Bella's fitness regime is not exactly free: A 20-minute hydrotherapy session runs to $89 and comes after 15 minutes of laser therapy at $65.

And Bella has stuck to this weekly routine for a year.

Jackson said having a healthy dog helps her own exercise habits and, given that she has no children, the expense fits her budget.

"I'm investing in myself to stay fit and healthy and be able to run around," she said. "It is a part of my wellbeing."

Pet owners are generally healthier people, coping better with conditions such as autism, dementia and cardiovascular disease, according to studies funded by the Human-Animal Bond Research Institute.

Having a dog or cat in the house typically lowers blood pressure and children may suffer less frequently from allergies.

Generally, pets improve mental health, according to Klippen of the Friendship Hospital.

"Because we view our pets in a more human way it is no longer meaningful enough for us to simply give them a biscuit," said King of the APPA.

And some pet owners are ready to spare no expense: Dialysis can run between $12,000 and $15,000 while the price tag on orthopaedic surgery ranges from $5,000 to $7,000.&nbsp;

But humanizing pets can involve controversial or even dangerous health practices such as needlessly imposing grain or gluten-free diets on animals.&nbsp;

This simply does not suit their nutritional needs and can cause premature death, according to Klippen.

In the meantime, US authorities say they have begun scrutinizing potential ties between such popular, newfangled diets and the prevalence of heart disease in dogs.

Eleven-year-old Bess waits patiently to be immersed in water just a little cooler than her body temperature. Her hydrotherapy session will last only 17 minutes but it does wonders for this arthritis sufferer.

Eleven-year-old Bess waits patiently to be immersed in water just a little cooler than her body temperature. Her hydrotherapy session will last only 17 minutes but it does wonders for this arthritis sufferer. Bess is a cat. To ease her joint pain, the Maine Coon, a touch overweight at 21 pounds (10 kilograms), is taken every week to the Friendship Hospital for Animals, a veterinary clinic on a pleasant Washington street. Beyond traditional veterinary treatment, the clinic offers forms of care once reserved for humans, such as acupuncture and therapeutic ultrasound. Pets are now increasingly seen as genuine family members, said Christine Klippen, one of the 63 veterinarians who are available at the clinic every day of the year. And this is particularly true for millennials, she said, who see themselves as moms and dads to their "fur babies." Given the higher incomes in the US capital, they often seek out the best pet care available. In the United States, 84.9 million households, or 68 per cent, have a pet, according to Steve King, head of the American Pet Products Association. "Millennials are the largest pet-owning demographic among all generations," he said, and have surpassed the postwar Baby Boom generation. Last year, consumer spending on pets hit a record $72.6 billion and the APPA expects this will rise to $75.4 billion in 2019. Health care spending is the fastest-rising category as pet owners learn about available treatments. "There's less pushback than there was," said Brant Hassell, a veterinarian practising at the District Veterinary Hospital. "These dogs are a lot of people's first children," he said. "If I say, 'Oh, my goodness. This dog has a loose tooth,' they're just like, 'my baby!'" Back at Friendship Hospital, Bess the cat walks on an underwater treadmill, the water up to her whiskers, the pace slow and regular as a metronome. But to keep up, Bella, a "senior" dog, needed a little extra motivation in the form of peanut butter. "We are more selective with food when they're overweight," said Janay Austin-Carlson, a rehabilitation practitioner. Walking in water creates greater resistance to movement, making exercise more effective. "One minute in here is much harder than one minute outside," she said. Given Washington's often oppressive summertime heat, where temperatures can easily hit 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) and humidity rises to 70 per cent, the animals can also exercise in relative comfort. "We can play with the speed, the water level," said Austin-Carlson. "All those things create different dynamics." $15,000 for dialysis Bella's "mom," 45-year-old Freya Jackson, says hydrotherapy has been a godsend. "When she comes, she's usually tired afterwards and needs a long nap. But the day after you can really see she could move around more freely," said Jackson. Still, Bella's fitness regime is not exactly free: A 20-minute hydrotherapy session runs to $89 and comes after 15 minutes of laser therapy at $65. And Bella has stuck to this weekly routine for a year. Jackson said having a healthy dog helps her own exercise habits and, given that she has no children, the expense fits her budget. "I'm investing in myself to stay fit and healthy and be able to run around," she said. "It is a part of my wellbeing." Pet owners are generally healthier people, coping better with conditions such as autism, dementia and cardiovascular disease, according to studies funded by the Human-Animal Bond Research Institute. Having a dog or cat in the house typically lowers blood pressure and children may suffer less frequently from allergies. Generally, pets improve mental health, according to Klippen of the Friendship Hospital. "Because we view our pets in a more human way it is no longer meaningful enough for us to simply give them a biscuit," said King of the APPA. And some pet owners are ready to spare no expense: Dialysis can run between $12,000 and $15,000 while the price tag on orthopaedic surgery ranges from $5,000 to $7,000. But humanizing pets can involve controversial or even dangerous health practices such as needlessly imposing grain or gluten-free diets on animals. This simply does not suit their nutritional needs and can cause premature death, according to Klippen. In the meantime, US authorities say they have begun scrutinizing potential ties between such popular, newfangled diets and the prevalence of heart disease in dogs.

Pets in America now get human treatment

The Delhi High Court has said it was &quot;unfortunate&quot; that India was still following British era recruitment process and selecting police personnel on basis of only physical strength and fitness, and advised devising of a procedure which would include criteria like emotional maturity and psychological tests. 
 
&quot;What we find in India is that the only screening done is with respect to the moral character and integrity, physical strength and (that the person is) free from medical disease.&nbsp;No evaluation pertaining to the emotional maturity, ability to remain calm in emotionally charged situations, ability to handle difficult situations and be responsive and the ability of initiative in work is conducted,&quot; a bench of justices Pradeep Nandrajog and Pratibha Rani said. 
 
The bench said it was &quot;unfortunate&quot; that India was &quot;not marching ahead in the comity of nations&quot;, where psychological tests are also conducted to ascertain suitability of a candidate commensurate to the nature of job they are being inducted to. 
 
It advised the Centre to devise a selection procedure under which those who are desirous of joining police forces would be tested with regard to not only their integrity, physical strength and fitness but also with respect to their emotional maturity, ability to be calm in charged situations, ability to exercise initiative in their work, dependability and good judgement. 
 
The observations came on a man&#39;s plea challenging the order withdrawing his appointment to post of constable in the CISF on the ground that he was an accused in a criminal case, even though he was acquitted by the trial court. 
 
It noted there were &quot;no rules to guide the authorities in Delhi Police as to in what cases despite acquittal, the person can be kept out of service or can be deprived of employment&quot;. 
 
With regard to the criteria of criminal background of a candidate, the court said it would be a violation of the Constitutional right of a person if &quot;trivial offences&quot; by him would justify the government &quot;shutting its eyes and denying employment&quot;. 
 
It said it was &quot;high time&quot; that the executive made a policy for not treating summary or ordinary conviction as a bar to entry or retention in government service, including the police force. 
 
Noting that his acquittal was &quot;honourable&quot; as it came after the prosecution led all its evidence, the high court set aside his rejection and directed that he be inducted into service as a Constable with Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). 
 
It also said that &quot;he would be entitled to all benefits of seniority and continuity into service with effect from the date the person immediately beneath the petitioner in the empanelled list was made to join&quot;.&nbsp; 
 
(PTI)

The Delhi High Court said it was 'unfortunate' India still followed British era recruitment, selecting police only by strength and fitness

The Delhi High Court has said it was "unfortunate" that India was still following British era recruitment process and selecting police personnel on basis of only physical strength and fitness, and advised devising of a procedure which would include criteria like emotional maturity and psychological tests. "What we find in India is that the only screening done is with respect to the moral character and integrity, physical strength and (that the person is) free from medical disease. No evaluation pertaining to the emotional maturity, ability to remain calm in emotionally charged situations, ability to handle difficult situations and be responsive and the ability of initiative in work is conducted," a bench of justices Pradeep Nandrajog and Pratibha Rani said. The bench said it was "unfortunate" that India was "not marching ahead in the comity of nations", where psychological tests are also conducted to ascertain suitability of a candidate commensurate to the nature of job they are being inducted to. It advised the Centre to devise a selection procedure under which those who are desirous of joining police forces would be tested with regard to not only their integrity, physical strength and fitness but also with respect to their emotional maturity, ability to be calm in charged situations, ability to exercise initiative in their work, dependability and good judgement. The observations came on a man's plea challenging the order withdrawing his appointment to post of constable in the CISF on the ground that he was an accused in a criminal case, even though he was acquitted by the trial court. It noted there were "no rules to guide the authorities in Delhi Police as to in what cases despite acquittal, the person can be kept out of service or can be deprived of employment". With regard to the criteria of criminal background of a candidate, the court said it would be a violation of the Constitutional right of a person if "trivial offences" by him would justify the government "shutting its eyes and denying employment". It said it was "high time" that the executive made a policy for not treating summary or ordinary conviction as a bar to entry or retention in government service, including the police force. Noting that his acquittal was "honourable" as it came after the prosecution led all its evidence, the high court set aside his rejection and directed that he be inducted into service as a Constable with Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). It also said that "he would be entitled to all benefits of seniority and continuity into service with effect from the date the person immediately beneath the petitioner in the empanelled list was made to join". (PTI)

Indian police recruitment to vet for emotional maturity, other psychological tests

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