ARNAB ROY vs CONSORTIUM OF NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITIES

The Supreme Court examined whether the conditions imposed by the Consortium of National Law Universities for the CLAT 2022 exam violated the rights of candidates with disabilities, particularly regarding the provision of scribes. The petitioner argued that restrictions on scribe facilities for candidates without benchmark disabilities were discriminatory, citing the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and relevant case law. The Court emphasized the importance of accessible facilities for all candidates with genuine difficulties, reaffirming the statutory entitlements. The judgment underscores the need for reasonable accommodations to uphold the rights of persons with disabilities in competitive exams.