Hello friends, today we are going to talk about a very important and historic decision, which has given a new horizon to the dreams of thousands of Divyang candidates. The Supreme Court has said in one of its important decisions that no person can be excluded from judicial service only based on his disability.
What did the Supreme Court say?
The Supreme Court rejected the provision present in the Madhya Pradesh Judicial Service Rules, in which blind and low-vision candidates were excluded from judicial service. This decision was given by the bench of Justice J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan. The court clearly said that disabled persons should also get equal opportunity in judicial service and the government should give them all possible assistance so that they can also play their role in judicial service.
Relief for Divyang candidates
After this decision, all those Divyang candidates who appeared in the judicial service examination can now get their candidature considered. If they meet other qualifications, they can get an appointment. The Supreme Court said that any rule that excludes the disabled from judicial service is unconstitutional and should be removed. The fight started with a letter written to the former Chief Justice. The case started when the mother of a blind candidate wrote a letter to former Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud. In this letter, she said that her son was excluded from judicial service only due to his disability. After this, the Supreme Court took cognizance of the matter and turned it into a petition under Article 32 of the Constitution.
Victory of rights of the disabled
The basis of this decision was the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, which states that disabled persons cannot be excluded from any service only due to their physical reasons. The court also said that the state governments will have to make special arrangements for disabled persons, such as exemption in examination, special training and a favourable environment for them.
How will the future be now?
Now, after this decision, the participation of Divyang candidates in the judicial service will increase. Along with this, similar rules will be reconsidered in other states as well, so that Divyang persons can get equal opportunity in the judiciary. This decision of the Supreme Court has brought new hope not only for Madhya Pradesh but for the whole country.
This decision shows that disability is not a weakness, but society needs to move forward in the direction of equality and inclusiveness. This decision is going to further strengthen social justice in the country, which ensures that every person gets his rights, no matter what the situation is.
Disclaimer: This article is written for informational purposes. The information given in it is based on official sources. Before taking any decision related to any legal or government policy, please consult the concerned department or expert.
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