Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:28pm on 26 Sep 2023,Tuesday India
In a first, the Supreme Court provided a sign language interpreter to enable a deaf lawyer to argue a disability rights case. Advocate Sarah Sunny virtually presented her case with the aid of interpreter Saurav Roychowdhury. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud granted the request, sparking conversations on accessibility. The solicitor general admired the interpreter's swift skills in the rapid hearings. This progressive step follows the court's recent move to allow visually impaired lawyer Jayant Singh Raghav to argue for increased assistance for disabled under welfare schemes. The CJI's commitment to inclusivity was lauded as the court sought the government's response.
