CHAIRMAN,ODISHA JT.ENTRANCE EXMAMINATION vs JASOBANTA NAYAK .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision regarding the eligibility of a candidate with 40% visual disability for admission under the physically challenged category, as per Clause 2.1.4 of the prospectus and Section 39 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995. The Court found that the High Court correctly relied on the medical certificate from the District Head Quarters Hospital, despite the appellant's claim that the Board assessed the disability at 20%. The Court emphasized that the decision of the medical board constituted for this purpose is final and binding, thus affirming the candidate's right to admission.