The Supreme Court has sought a response from Uttarakhand for excluding blind and locomotor-disabled candidates from judicial exams. Justice Pardiwala called the state’s move “very bad” and issued urgent fresh notices.
The Supreme Court of India mandated AIIMS to admit a medical aspirant with 68% locomotor disability under the Scheduled Castes PwBD quota for the 2025 MBBS course. It reinforced reasonable accommodation as a fundamental right, addressing systemic discrimination and emphasizing the need for educational institutions to ensure equal opportunity for persons with disabilities.
Today, On 21st February, The Supreme Court criticized the requirement that MBBS candidates must have “both hands intact,” calling it discriminatory. While acknowledging that it cannot override expert opinions, the Court emphasized the need for flexibility. It stressed the importance of reasonable accommodation to ensure inclusivity in medical education. This ruling highlights the need for a more equitable approach in eligibility criteria.
