Which of the following categories of personnel can have their Fundamental Rights restricted or abrogated by a parliamentary law enacted under Article 33 of the Indian Constitution?

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In the landmark Ous Kutilingal Achudan Nair vs. Union of India case, the Supreme Court clarified that the expression 'members of the Armed Forces' under Article 33 is broad enough to include non-combatants like cooks, bootmakers, barbers, tailors, and mechanics. Since their duties are directly linked to the discipline and operational efficiency of the forces, Parliament can legally restrict their fundamental rights to ensure proper discharge of duties.

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