VIKASH KUMAR vs UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

The Supreme Court addressed the denial of a scribe to a candidate with a writer's cramp in the civil services examination, emphasizing the need for reasonable accommodation under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. The court highlighted that the benchmark disability should not be a precondition for obtaining a scribe, advocating for a transformative approach to ensure equal opportunity for persons with disabilities. The judgment underscores the necessity of aligning policies with the statutory commitments to enhance accessibility and dignity for disabled individuals.