Visually Impaired Candidates Eligible For District Judiciary Appointments: Supreme Court

In a historic judgment on Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that visually impaired candidates are eligible for appointment in the district judiciary across India, paving the way for greater inclusivity in the legal profession.

 

The verdict, delivered by Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan, came in response to multiple petitions, including a suo motu case initiated by the court itself after a mother’s heartfelt plea on behalf of her visually impaired child. The case centered around the exclusion of visually impaired individuals from the Madhya Pradesh Judicial Services due to restrictive recruitment rules—rules that the court found to be discriminatory and unjust.

 

Recognizing the broader implications of the matter, Justice Mahadevan emphasized, *"We have treated this as one of the most significant cases before us. It is not just about one individual but

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