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The Hindu
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Krishnadas Rajagopal

In a unique gesture, SC allows interpreter for a hearing-impaired lawyer during virtual hearing

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud agreed to a unique request from a lawyer on Friday (September 22).

During oral mentioning hour, advocate Sanchita Ain came up front to ask the Chief Justice for his permission to allow an interpreter for the benefit of her hearing-impaired colleague, advocate Sarah Sunny, who was appearing online.

Ms. Sunny was appearing in item number 37 in the court list, which dealt with a petition filed by the Javed Abidi Foundation seeking equal participation and implementation of rights of the disabled population.

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