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Facts of the Case The petitioner, an advocate and a person with multiple disabilities, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, an ...
Himachal Pradesh High Court upholds Disability rights in government transfers, Says no transfer for employees with over 40% disability to tribal or hard areas.
In a recent ruling, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has reinforced the protection of rights for employees with disabilities in relation to govern ...
Supreme Court Issues Notice on PIL for Strict Implementation of RPwD Act in Prisons, Citing Plight of Disabled Inmates
Facts of the Case: The Supreme Court recently issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that calls for the strict implementation of the ...
Supreme Court Ruling Expands Access to Scribe Support for All Disabled Candidates
Facts of the Case: The petitioner, suffering from Focal Hand Dystonia (a neurological disorder), filed a writ petition challenging the denial of t ...
Understanding The Rights Of Persons With Disabilities (RPWD) Act, 2016 – Key Provisions
Introduction According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), about 15% of the global population has a disability, out of which 80% of them live i ...
Supreme Court Issues Guidelines Mandating Separate Cut-Off for Recruitment of Persons with Disabilities in District Judiciary
Introduction The Supreme Court has passed an order with elaborate guidelines to make the recruitment regarding persons suffering from benchmark di ...
State Must Exercise Parens Patriae for Person with Mental Disability Lacking Family Support: Madras High Court
Introduction The petitioner, a daily wager with little money, has come before the court to ask for state assistance in caring for his son, 20, who ...
Supreme Court Permits Disabled Candidates to Attend Interview For Madhya Pradesh Judicial Services If They Fulfill SC/ST Minimum Marks Criteria
Facts: The Supreme Court resumed its hearing on May 21 on a suo motu case involving a Madhya Pradesh rule that prohibits candidates who are blind ...
Accessibility Workstations and Vulnerable Witness Rooms In Delhi HC, District Courts To Be Made Available To Accused With Disabilities For Hybrid Hearings
A Circular was issued by the Hon’ble Acting chief justice of Delhi High court to makecourtrooms more accessible. Acting Hon’ble Chief Justice issued ...
Representation Matters : Including the Disabled in Election Manifestos
Ensuring inclusive representation in election manifestos is essential for fostering a society where the voices and needs of all citizens, including t ...
Supreme Court mandates disability status disclosure during enrolment of the Advocates in State Bar Councils
Facts: On November 6, 2023, the Supreme Court had issued notice in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Fateh Mohit Whig v. Union Of India And Ors. W.P ...
Special Olympics and Intellectual Disability Rights: A Landmark Verdict in Vijay Kumar Pandey vs. Union of India
Introduction: Vijay Kumar Pandey vs. Union of India (W.P. (C) 4452/2019 and CM APPL. 45957/2019) was decided on November 08, 2023. The Delhi High Cou ...
