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CJI DY Chandrachud further observed today that it was the Supreme Court's elementary duty to have a more diverse environment
In a historic step towards inclusivity, the Supreme Court of India today had a sign language interpreter in its midst to assist a hearing impaired lawyer, Advocate Sarah Sunny.
When the CJI Chandrachud led bench assembled for the day, it announced that an interpreter was present in court.
Senior Advocate Maneka Guruswamy, who was present to mention a matter, called the initiative to be historic and momentous.
"I was just thinking that we should appoint an interpreter for constitution bench hearings as well..", CJI Chandrachud added.
Sunny was present in court with another lawyer to argue a matter on her behalf.
After the case was argued, which the bench comprising of Justices Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, refused to interfere with, the bench asked Sarah about her experience.
In response, the bench was told that the interpreter was helpful.
"But Sarah, now we must ask you to start arguing your own cases..", said CJI as the hearing in the matter ended.
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