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Thanya Nathan topped the Civil Judge (Junior Division) examination merit list among candidates with benchmark disabilities in Kerala, marking a historic moment in the state’s judicial system. A visually impaired lawyer from Kannur district, she excelled academically, topping her LLB programme at Kannur University and preparing for the judicial exam using Braille materials, screen-reading software, and audio resources. Her achievement reflects growing judicial inclusivity, supported by a landmark Supreme Court ruling affirming that disability cannot be grounds for disqualification from judicial service. Her appointment symbolises progress toward a more accessible and representative judiciary in India.