New Delhi, March 3 -- In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court on Monday held that visually impaired candidates are eligible for appointment to judicial services in India.
A bench comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan ruled that no person can be denied consideration for recruitment in the judicial service solely on account of their physical disabilities.
The bench emphasised that individuals with disabilities must not face discrimination in their pursuit of judicial service positions and that the State must ensure affirmative action to promote inclusivity.
The court declared that any indirect discrimination resulting in the exclusion of persons with disabilities, whether through cut-off marks or procedural barriers, must be ...