Court Rules Usage Of 'Deaf And Dumb' As Ethically And Technically Inaccurate, Advises Use Of 'Deaf' Or 'Hard Of Hearing' Instead: Kerala High Court

In a recent ruling by the Kerala High Court, the case of Vinesh V. Raji Radhakrishnan has brought attention to the crucial provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), specifically Order XXXII Rule 15. This case highlights the rights of individuals who are hard of hearing or have difficulty in verbal communication when it comes to legal proceedings. Case Background The petitioner, Vinesh, filed an Original Petition before the…