Rajasthan High Court Directs State To Provide Interpreter, Extra Time In Practical Exams For Student With 100% Hearing Loss

Granting interim relief to a student suffering from 100% hearing impairment, Rajasthan High Court directed the State to provide two interpreters to the petitioner, one for assisting her in preparation of theoretical examines, and another for assistance in preparation as well as at the time of the practical exams.

The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand further directed the State to provide one extra hour and one additional copy to the petitioner during theoretical and practical examinations.

The Court was hearing a petition filed by the student wherein one of the grievances was that no interpreter was provided to the petitioner for practical papers, and even the ones provided for theory had left. Hence, the petitioner was finding it difficult to prepare for her examination of Bachelor of Radiation Technology.

The Court sought reply from the State regarding the arrangements being done for the petitioner's assistance in her preparations of examinations. After taking into account the reply filed by the State the aforementioned interim directions were passed.

It was further observed that for taking the examination, the petitioner shall be provided with the paper prepared for students falling under the hearing impairment disability.

Listing the matter for July 8, 2025, the Court stated that rest of the prayers in the petition shall be dealt with at the time of disposal.

Title: Manisha Mina v State of Rajasthan & Others

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