The petitioner states that the rules are excessive and arbitrary, and make it impossible for the specially-abled to find a suitable scribe.
It is argued that the rule about the scribe not being enrolled in any coaching centre effectively eliminates most students in the 10th and 11th grade.
The PIL, filed through Advocate N Sai Vinod, also flags the fact that the Consortium of National Law Universities (which conducts the examination), has not provided for a facility to assign a scribe to those who cannot find one due to financial or other constraints.
The same is in breach of guidelines of the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment from 2018, it is pointed out.
Source: Barandbench
