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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Delhi high court upholds Army officer's termination for refusing to attend religious parade
Representative image NEW DELHI: Delhi high court has upheld the 2017 termination of an Army officer who refused to participate in regimental weekly religious parades on the grounds that he belonged to the Christian faith. Samuel Kamalesan had challenged his dismissal without pension and gratuity, and sought reinstatement in service. In a May 30 order, a division bench of Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Shalinder Kaur said: "Our armed forces comprise personnel of all religions, castes, creeds, regions and faiths, whose sole motto is to safeguard the country from external aggressions... They are united by their uniform rather than divided by their religion, caste or region. " 'Kamalesan's behaviour was against secular norms of Army' Kamalesan was commissioned in Army in March 2017 as a lieutenant in the 3rd Cavalry Regiment, which comprises three squadrons of Sikh, Jat and Rajput personnel. He was made the troop leader of Squadron B, which comprises Sikh personnel. In his plea, Kamalesan stated that his regiment maintained only a mandir and a gurdwara for its religious needs and parades, and not a sarv dharm sthal, which would serve persons of all faiths. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like "허리협착증" 통증으로 걷기 힘들 때 비수술 보존 치료로 회복 가능! ort02a 지금 문의 Undo He noted that there was no church on the premises. The bench observed that while regiments in the armed forces may historically bear names associated with religion or region, it does not undermine the secular ethos of the institution or of personnel posted in these regiments. "There are also war cries which, to an outsider, may sound religious in nature; however, they serve a purely motivational function, intended to foster solidarity and unity among the troops. At the same time, the armed forces also give due respect to the religious beliefs of their personnel," the bench noted. HC observed that Kamalesan kept his religion above a lawful command from his superior, which was clearly an act of indiscipline. "While, to a civilian, it may appear harsh and even sound far-fetched, the standard of discipline required for the armed forces is different," it said. The bench stated the termination order specifically noted that Kamalesan's undisciplined behaviour was against all secular norms of Indian Army and adversely affected the traditional camaraderie between officers and troops of the regiment. Noting that Army organised several counselling sessions for Kamalesan, the court concluded that the decision of termination was taken after careful consideration of the specific circumstances of the case and potential consequences of different courses of action.
Sydney Morning Herald
25-04-2025
- General
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘I had to grow up pretty quick': WA Vietnam veterans share stories of bravery, camaraderie on Anzac Day
Terry Newman was just 19 years old when he found himself more than 5000 kilometres from home in South Vietnam. He didn't know it at the time, but the member of the A Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, would soon be on the front line in the longest and bloodiest battle for Australia of the 12-year Vietnam War. Twenty six Australians perished and more than 100 were wounded during the Battle of Coral–Balmoral, which raged for 26 days between May and June in 1968 against the North Vietnamese Army. 'It was pretty hairy at times,' Newman says, pointing to the green Unit Citation for Gallantry pin he was awarded on the 50th anniversary of the battle. 'There were some pretty ferocious battles during the time that I was there. Loading 'It was devastating, and most of us were only young blokes ... I had to grow up pretty quick.' Fellow Vietnam veteran Kevin Hastie, who was only a few years older at the time, spoke of a similar experience. As difficult as it was, the former president of the Bicton/Palmyra RSL Sub-Branch said it was the sense of camaraderie among the Australian soldiers that helped him persevere.
The Age
25-04-2025
- General
- The Age
‘I had to grow up pretty quick': WA Vietnam veterans share stories of bravery, camaraderie on Anzac Day
Terry Newman was just 19 years old when he found himself more than 5000 kilometres from home in South Vietnam. He didn't know it at the time, but the member of the A Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, would soon be on the front line in the longest and bloodiest battle for Australia of the 12-year Vietnam War. Twenty six Australians perished and more than 100 were wounded during the Battle of Coral–Balmoral, which raged for 26 days between May and June in 1968 against the North Vietnamese Army. 'It was pretty hairy at times,' Newman says, pointing to the green Unit Citation for Gallantry pin he was awarded on the 50th anniversary of the battle. 'There were some pretty ferocious battles during the time that I was there. Loading 'It was devastating, and most of us were only young blokes ... I had to grow up pretty quick.' Fellow Vietnam veteran Kevin Hastie, who was only a few years older at the time, spoke of a similar experience. As difficult as it was, the former president of the Bicton/Palmyra RSL Sub-Branch said it was the sense of camaraderie among the Australian soldiers that helped him persevere.
