Thrice rejected for MBBS, disabled to get entry to AIIMS
The Supreme Court intervened in the case of Kabir Paharia, who was previously deemed ineligible for MBBS due to his disability. After multiple rejections, the court ordered AIIMS, New Delhi, to grant him admission in the 2025-26 session, citing a violation of his fundamental rights. The court also directed the National Medical Commission to revise disability assessment guidelines, emphasizing functional ability over the extent of disability.
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