The Supreme Court Today (March 3) ruled that visually impaired candidates can apply for judicial services in India. The decision came after petitions challenged state rules denying them reservations.
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court ruled that a person cannot be denied a passport just because their relatives were involved in militancy or anti-national activities. The court stated that decisions should be based only on an individual’s own actions, not their family’s past. This verdict, welcomed by political leaders, is expected to bring relief to many facing similar discrimination.