Allahabad High Court Directs RMLNLU To Admit 17-Yrs-Old Student With Learning Disability In PWD Quota With Certificate From AIIMS

The Allahabad High Court directed Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University to admit a student with a learning disability under the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) quota. The court emphasized the importance of inclusive education and the need to accommodate students with disabilities in higher education institutions. It criticized the university's failure to adhere to the provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and ordered the immediate admission of the student. The ruling reinforces the legal obligation of educational institutions to support and provide opportunities for students with disabilities.