In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court on Monday held that visually impaired persons cannot be denied opportunity of employment in judicial services. A bench comprising justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan had reserved the judgement on six petitions, including a suo motu (on its own) case, on December 3, last year over non-grant of quota to such candidates in judicial services in a few states.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that visually impaired candidates could not be said to be “not suitable” for judicial service, citing examples of accomplished blind individuals who have excelled and made significant contribution to the field of law.
The Delhi government issued an important notification on February 3rd 2025 regarding the issuance of disability certificates under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. The notification, outlines a significant change in the process for individuals seeking a disability certificate in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi.
24-year-old Rakshitha Raju who won gold medals at the 2018 and 2023 Asian Games and competed in Paris paralympics opened up about her journey, prejudices she faced for being blind and her guide runner in an interview with BBC.
The first national solo fashion show for the totally blind and low-vision, male-female category was hosted in Panchkula on Sunday
RAIPUR: In a remarkable display of grit and determination, 17-year-old Sukhdev Kewat, a 100% visually impaired student from Chiknidih, a small village in Sarangarh-Bilaigarh, Chhattisgarh, made India proud at the Dubai 2025 World Para Athletics Grand Prix - 16th Fazza in Dubai. This championship is organised for people of determination.
Competing in the T11 visually impaired category, Sukhdev clinched the silver medal in the 400-metre race, clocking an impressive 59.00 seconds—becoming the first Indian athlete in his category to achieve this feat.
Nagpur: Rahul Kelapure, assistant general manager (AGM-investor awareness department), Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Mumbai, has supported over 10,000 individuals, including numerous persons with disabilities, to cultivate financial acumen and make prudent investments as part of his investor awareness initiative.
Hailing from Tadoba Road in Chandrapur district, the land of tigers, Kelapure suffers from 100% visual impairment.
Chandigarh, January 23- In a significant move towards inclusivity and support for Persons With Disabilities (PwDs), the Haryana Cabinet held under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, has approved amendments to the Haryana Disabled Pension Rules, 2016. As per the decision, 10 additional categories of PwDs in Haryana will now be eligible for pension benefits.
Rina Patil, a 40-year-old Bank of Baroda employee and a visually impaired individual, has proven that disabilities do not limit one’s ability to lead and achieve. Her inspiring journey from navigating her banking career with the help of Braille to serving as a one-day Police Commissioner in Pimpri-Chinchwad showcases her resilience and determination.
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