Chairman,Odisha Jt.Entrance ... vs Jasobanta Nayak & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision regarding the eligibility of a physically challenged candidate for admission into engineering courses under the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination. The Court emphasized that the prospectus, specifically Clause 2.1.4, aligns with Section 39 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995, which mandates that candidates with 40% disability are eligible for consideration. The Court found no merit in the appellant's argument that the candidate's disability was misclassified, affirming the High Court's reliance on the medical certificate provided by the District Head Quarters Hospital, Balasore.