Suitability of PwD Candidates Should Be Assessed Through Functional Evaluation, Not Just Medical Certificate: Karnataka High Court
In a powerful judgment strengthening the rights of persons with disabilities, the Karnataka High Court held that the suitability of a disabled candidate for public employment must not be decided solely on the basis of a medical certificate. Instead, a functional assessment of the candidate's actual capabilities must be taken into account. A division bench of Chief Justice N V Anjaria and Justice K V Aravind passed this ruling while…
