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As per the case facts, the appellant, a person with benchmark disabilities from a reserved category, was denied admission to an MBBS course despite his high merit. His petitions and
...appeals to lower courts were unsuccessful. The appeal to the Supreme Court challenged these rejections, arguing that administrative barriers violated his fundamental rights and statutory provisions. The question arose whether administrative bodies could establish arbitrary obstacles preventing qualified PwBD candidates from admission, thereby infringing upon statutory provisions and fundamental rights. Finally, the Supreme Court ruled that admission for PwBD candidates is a fundamental right guaranteed by Articles 14, 16, and 21 of the Constitution. The Court asserted that arbitrary barriers set by authorities violate statutory provisions and perpetuate historical injustice. Consequently, the High Court's order was set aside, and the appeal was granted.
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–The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
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