Delhi HC Notice to UPSC on Scribes for Disabled Candidates
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Polity
Why in news
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to UPSC on a PIL seeking to prevent former civil services aspirants and coaching faculty from acting as scribes for disabled candidates. This aims to ensure a level playing field in examinations.
Background
UPSC allows candidates with disabilities to use scribes for writing exams. The PIL argues that allowing former aspirants or coaching faculty as scribes gives unfair advantage due to their familiarity with the exam pattern.
Key facts
Delhi High Court issued notice to UPSC on a PIL by Deepstambh Foundation.
PIL seeks to bar former UPSC aspirants and coaching faculty from acting as scribes.
Aim is to prevent unfair advantage and ensure level playing field for disabled candidates.
Scribes are allowed for candidates with disabilities under UPSC rules.
The court will hear the matter further after UPSC's response.
Prelims pointers
- Delhi High Court
- UPSC (Union Public Service Commission)
- PIL (Public Interest Litigation)
- Deepstambh Foundation
- Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
Mains angles
- GS2: Issues relating to development and management of social sector/services relating to persons with disabilities.
- GS2: Structure, organization and functioning of the UPSC.
- GS2: Role of judiciary in ensuring fairness in public examinations.