In a first, a visually challenged woman all set to become a judge in Kerala
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Why in news
A visually challenged lawyer, Thanya Nathan, was selected as the first visually impaired woman judge in Kerala following a 2025 Supreme Court ruling.
Background
Thanya Nathan ranked first on the merit list of persons with benchmark disabilities. She is being appointed to the Civil Judges (Junior Division) position in Kerala.
Facts for Prelims
- PostThanya Nathan: First visually impaired woman judge in Kerala
- FactThanya Nathan ranked first on the merit list of persons with benchmark disabilities
For Mains
Q. Examine the measures required to ensure an inclusive and accessible judicial infrastructure for persons with benchmark disabilities in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure gap: Lack of tactile paths and braille-enabled court facilities
- Policy shift: Transition from exclusionary norms to merit-based inclusivity for PwDs
- Procedural barriers: Need for specialized training and assistive technologies in judicial proceedings
Keywords: Inclusivity · Benchmark disabilities · Judicial accessibility · Merit-based selection · Social justice
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