The Supreme Court observed that reservation for persons with disability is essentially a policy issue and directed the Bar Council of India to consider the petitioner’s plea in view of constitutional equality principles and relevant legislative provisions for advocates with disabilities.
The Karnataka High Court dismissed a medical student’s plea to appear for her first-year MBBS Biochemistry exam for a fifth time, citing NMC and university rules. Justice R. Devdas stated, “The law is very clear in this regard. No Court can pass an order contrary to the Regulations and norms prescribed by the university.”
