Justice K.V. Viswanathan
Know thy Judge

Discover the life, judgments, and contributions of Justice K.V. Viswanathan, who, on 19-05-2023, became one of the few lawyers, who were elevated directly from the Bar to the Judgeship of the Supreme Court of India, thereby enhancing the representation of the Bar in the Supreme Court.

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Case BriefsSupreme Court

“It should be borne in mind that the RPwD Act which was enacted to give effect to the United Nations Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities – was with the objective of granting persons with disabilities full and effective participation and inclusion in society, grant them equal opportunity and to show respect for their inherent dignity, individual autonomy including the freedom to make their own choices.”