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Supreme Court Empowers Visually Impaired in Judicial Roles

3/5/2025

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In a groundbreaking ruling, the Supreme Court of India declared that visually impaired individuals must be allowed to pursue judicial service roles, dismantling discriminatory recruitment rules in Madhya Pradesh. This pivotal decision champions inclusivity and aligns with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, promising to reshape judicial recruitment across the country.

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In a groundbreaking ruling, the Supreme Court of India declared that visually impaired individuals must be allowed to pursue judicial service roles, dismantling discriminatory recruitment rules in Madhya Pradesh. This pivotal decision champions inclusivity and aligns with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, promising to reshape judicial recruitment across the country.