Anchal Bhateja Becomes First Blind Woman to Argue Before India's Supreme Court

On June 6, 2025, Anchal Bhateja made history as the first blind woman to argue a case before the Supreme Court of India. The case challenged the Uttarakhand Judicial Service recruitment policy, which excluded individuals with blindness and other disabilities from eligibility under reserved categories for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Bhateja, a graduate of the National Law University, Delhi, has been a steadfast advocate for disability rights and digital accessibility. She relies on assistive technologies such as screen readers, audiobooks, and Braille in her legal work. Beyond her legal practice, Bhateja mentors visually impaired law students and contributes articles on inclusivity and accessibility to various publications. (en.wikipedia.org)