Supreme Court of India · 2021-11-23
AVNI PRAKASH vs NATIONAL TESTING AGENCY (NTA)
- Citation / case number
- SC 2021/27328
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- AVNI PRAKASH
- Respondent
- NATIONAL TESTING AGENCY (NTA)
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM NATH HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the rights of persons with disabilities in the context of the NEET examination, emphasizing the obligations of the National Testing Agency under the NEET Bulletin 2021 and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. The court highlighted the importance of inclusive education and the need for appropriate accommodations for candidates with disabilities. The appeal was allowed, reinforcing the legal protections afforded to persons with disabilities in educational settings.