NATIONAL FEDERATION OF BLIND vs UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION .

The Supreme Court recognized the need for the inclusion of visually handicapped individuals in civil services, emphasizing their capability to perform jobs with equal efficiency. The Court noted the Central Government's 3% reservation policy for physically handicapped individuals in Group C and D posts and urged the Government to consider similar reservations for Group A and B posts. The Court directed the Union of India and the UPSC to allow blind candidates to compete in civil services examinations using Braille or with a scribe, highlighting the importance of implementing previously identified job opportunities for the visually handicapped.