STATE OF U.P. vs RAVINDRA KUMAR SHARMA .

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, emphasizing that the State has the right to verify such certificates under Section 73 of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995. The Court held that while a certificate issued is not final, a roving inquiry is impermissible unless fraud is established. The Court upheld the need for a fresh medical assessment if fraud is detected, thereby affirming the State's authority to ensure the integrity of the disability certification process.