State Of U.P.& Ors vs Ravindra Kumar Sharma & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of disability certificates issued under the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Rules, 1996, in the context of allegations of fraudulent procurement. The Court upheld the authority of the State Government to verify such certificates through a Medical Board as per Section 73 of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995, emphasizing that the issuance of a certificate is not final and can be reviewed. The Court affirmed the High Court's directive for physical verification of candidates' disabilities while clarifying that a roving inquiry is impermissible without evidence of fraud.