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In Re Recruitment of Visually Impaired in Judicial Services v. The Registrar General, The High Court of Madhya Pradesh, 2025

Appointment of Visually Impaired Persons in Judicial Services and Separate Cut-Off Marks for PwD Candidates

Supreme Court of India·6 March 2025
In Re Recruitment of Visually Impaired in Judicial Services v. The Registrar General, The High Court of Madhya Pradesh, 2025
Rajasthan Judicial Service Rules, 2010
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Judgement Details

Court

Supreme Court of India

Date of Decision

6 March 2025

Judges

Justices JB Pardiwala ⦁ R. Mahadevan

Citation

Acts / Provisions

Section 13(1)(ia), Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

Section 25, Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

Facts of the Case

  • Non-publication of separate cut-off marks for PwD candidates.
  • Clear cut-off marks were published for other horizontal reservation categories like women, divorced candidates, and widows.
  • The petitioner challenged the lack of separate cut-offs, arguing it violates PwD candidates' rights and creates unequal competition.

Issues

  1. Separate cut-off marks and merit lists for PwD candidates at every stage of the examination?
  2. Whether non-disclosure of cut-off marks affects transparency and creates ambiguity?
  3. Whether failing to provide separate cut-offs for PwD candidates violates the RPwD Act, 2016 and principles of equality?

Held

  • The Court clarified that PwD candidates cannot be forced to compete on unequal terms.
  • PwD and PwBD categories are not legally distinguishable and should be treated equally.
  • Non-disclosure of cut-off marks prevents PwD candidates from understanding their placement in the recruitment process and violates principles of fairness.

Analysis

  • The Court’s ruling stresses that separate and clear cut-off marks are necessary for PwD candidates to ensure equal opportunities and fair competition
  • This ruling may influence recruitment policies in other public services, ensuring PwD candidates are given fair representation.
  • Future cases may challenge how PwD candidates are represented or how cut-off marks are determined.
  • Legal Practitioners: Separate cut-offs for PwD candidates are now mandatory in judicial service recruitment.
  • Public Authorities: Must comply with RPwD Act and ensure transparency in recruitment processes.
  • PwD Candidates: Fair representation and transparency are guaranteed for judicial services.