In a groundbreaking move, the Supreme Court, under the leadership of CJI D Y Chandrachud, has begun providing sign language interpretation for lawyers with hearing impairments. This progressive step was demonstrated in a recent case where a hearing-impaired advocate argued virtually with the assistance of a sign language interpreter.
Advocate-on-record Sanchita Ain requested the bench, led by the CJI, to permit deaf advocate Sarah Sunny to present a case regarding the rights of Persons with Disability (PwD) with the aid of a sign language interpreter.
The CJI granted the request, paving the way for the online hearing to proceed. The interpreter, Saurav Roychowdhury, swiftly conveyed the court proceedings to Sarah through sign language.