The Supreme Court on Tuesday favoured the creation of a structured scheme to provide facilities and amenities for military cadets who were medically discharged during training, so that they can be rehabilitated both medically and otherwise.

A bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and R. Mahadevan made the observations while hearing a suo motu case on the difficulties faced by cadets who suffered disabilities during training and were subsequently discharged from military institutions.

Senior advocate Rekha Palli, appointed as amicus curiae, submitted written suggestions outlining a possible framework for medical assistance, financial support, educational and resettlement options, and insurance coverage for out-boarded cadets.

Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the Ce

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