Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Rajasthan HC Considers Blind Student's Plea to Continue MBBS
A medical student named Ankita Singodia became blind after an accident and was told she couldn't keep studying.
She asked the court for help.
The Rajasthan High Court told experts to figure out if she can still study to be a doctor.
The experts will provide ideas on how she can finish her medical training, even without sight, as some of medical school involves hands-on activities.
The court wants to find a way for her to continue her education.
Rajasthan HC directs panel to assess if a blind MBBS student can continue studies.
Ankita Singodia, a student, lost her vision in a 2017 road accident.
She was barred from studies because of the practical nature of the MBBS course.
The Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS) will form the expert panel.
The panel will suggest methods for her to finish her MBBS course.
- Who
- Ankita Singodia, the MBBS student; Rajasthan High Court; RUHS.
- What
- Rajasthan HC is evaluating if a blind MBBS student can continue studies.
- When
- The accident happened in 2017, and the court heard the plea on August 12, 2024.
- Where
- Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur.
- Why
- To determine if the student can continue her medical education despite her blindness.
Pro-Continuation
Against Continuation
Medical Ability
Pro-Continuation
Advocate submitted medical board recommended allowing her to pursue course.
Against Continuation
Subsequent board differed, citing inability to discharge duties effectively.
- Student Name
- Ankita Singodia
- Incident
- Road Accident
- Vision Loss
- 100% blindness
- Court
- Rajasthan High Court
- Medical Board Recommendation
- Panel to recommend methodologies
