Supreme Court directs Central and State Governments to Monitor the Implementation of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995
9 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court directs Central and State Governments to Monitor the Implementation of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995

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The Supreme Court issued notices to the Central Government and all other State Governments directing to strictly implement and monitor the various beneficial provisions to disabled people under the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995.The bench headed by Justice Dipak Mishra was hearing an application filed by the Justice Sunanda Bhandare Foundation which pleaded that there should be an. The Supreme Court issued notices to the Central Government and all other State Governments directing to strictly implement and monitor the various beneficial provisions to disabled people under the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995. The bench headed by Justice Dipak Mishra was hearing an application filed by the Justice Sunanda Bhandare Foundation which pleaded that there should be an effective monitoring system for the implementation of the Disabilities Act for it to not merely remain on paper. It is based on the petition filed in 1998 by the Justice Sunanda Bhandare Foundation that the apex court has been issuing directions and orders for the welfare of differently-abled citizens.

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‘Ensure govt. facilities reach persons with disabilities effectively’
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Ensure govt. facilities reach persons with disabilities effectively’

The Hindu  

Das Suryavamshi, Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities Act, has said that officers should make efforts to take facilities extended by the government to the doorsteps of the persons with disabilities effectively and bring them to the mainstream. The officers of the concerned departments should submit an action plan to the ZP CEO to conduct special camps on education programmes such …

Supreme Court Allows All Disabled Candidates To Take Scribe In Exams Without Meeting Benchmark Disabilities
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Allows All Disabled Candidates To Take Scribe In Exams Without Meeting Benchmark Disabilities

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today allowed a writ petition filed by a candidate suffering from Focal Hand Dystonia, seeking to avail the benefit of the scribe by relying on landmark Vikas Kumar v. UPSC in which it held that benchmark disability is not the precondition to obtaining a scribe. A bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan passed the judgment …

Supreme Court's Key Decisions On Rights Of Persons With Disability In 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court's Key Decisions On Rights Of Persons With Disability In 2024

Live Law  

The Supreme Court in 2024 made several important decisions relating to the rights of Persons with Disability. Here are the key judgements, orders and observations on Disability Rights: In a significant judgment boosting disability rights, the Supreme Court directed the Union Government to frame mandatory rules as required under Section 40 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, …

Citizens with disabilities, making their rights real
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Citizens with disabilities, making their rights real

The Hindu  

The data from the 2011 national Census of India indicate that persons with disabilities constitute 2.21 % of the total population. The role of the State Commissioner One of the unique points of the RPWD Act in comparison to many disability legislations of the developing countries is the provision for the constitution of the office of the State Commissioners for …

Persons With Disabilities Should Not Be Deprived From Public Employment Despite Being Eligible & Meritorious On Hyper-Technical Grounds: Rajasthan HC
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Persons With Disabilities Should Not Be Deprived From Public Employment Despite Being Eligible & Meritorious On Hyper-Technical Grounds: Rajasthan HC

Live Law  

Rajasthan High Court has ruled that the intention behind enacting the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995, and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 was to ensure full participation of people with disabilities in public employment and all-round efforts were needed to ensure that no opportunity was left for their integration into the mainstream society. All-round efforts are required …

Disability justice crisis in Maharashtra, Bombay HC pulls up the state government
8 months, 1 week ago

Disability justice crisis in Maharashtra, Bombay HC pulls up the state government

Hindustan Times  

In a significant development, the Bombay high court, through an ongoing suo-moto Public Interest Litigation initiated in 2023, has sharply criticised the Maharashtra state government for failing to establish functional State Advisory Boards for Persons with Disabilities since 2020. Participatory policy-making for persons with disabilities The critical responsibilities entrusted to central and state-level advisory bodies under the RPD Act 2016 …

SC releases guidelines to prevent stereotyping of differently abled
8 months, 2 weeks ago

SC releases guidelines to prevent stereotyping of differently abled

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court, in a landmark ruling on Monday, laid down comprehensive guidelines to prevent stereotyping and discrimination of persons with disabilities in visual media, including films and documentaries, emphasising the importance of sensitive and accurate representation of PwDs in order for discourse to be inclusive rather than alienating. While disability humour attempts to better understand and explain disability, disabling …

Centre's response sought on plea raising issue of assistance to persons with disabilities
1 year, 6 months ago

Centre's response sought on plea raising issue of assistance to persons with disabilities

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on September 25 asked the Centre to respond to a plea which sought that quantum of assistance to persons with disabilities should be 25% higher than those given to others under similar social welfare schemes. The Bench, also comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, requested Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati to assist the Supreme Court in …

Ensure gadgets, infrastructure for disabled on court premises: Delhi HC
1 year, 6 months ago

Ensure gadgets, infrastructure for disabled on court premises: Delhi HC

The Hindu  

To make court premises more accessible, the High Court has directed the Delhi government to provide infrastructure and financial assistance to procure essential gadgets for the differently abled so that they may take part in judicial proceedings. The direction came on a petition filed by a differently abled man, who is accused of subjecting his wife — a “polio orthopaedically …

SC Seeks Centre's Response on PIL for Welfare of Persons Suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorder
1 year, 10 months ago

SC Seeks Centre's Response on PIL for Welfare of Persons Suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorder

News 18  

The Supreme Court Monday sought the Centre’s response on a PIL seeking formulation of guidelines under the law on disabilities for inclusion of those suffering from autism spectrum disorder and giving them employment opportunities. Besides the Centre, it issued notices to the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Confederation of Indian Industry, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry …

Panel to conduct accessibility audit in Supreme Court for disabled persons
2 years, 3 months ago

Panel to conduct accessibility audit in Supreme Court for disabled persons

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud has called for a comprehensive accessibility audit of the Supreme Court premises with an aim of ensuring accessibility in the justice system and understanding the hardships faced by the specially abled persons, in their interface with the apex court. On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities observed on December 3, the CJI has …

Welfare State Expected To Create Conducive Conditions For Disabled Citizens, Provide Avenues For Public Employment: Delhi High Court
2 years, 6 months ago

Welfare State Expected To Create Conducive Conditions For Disabled Citizens, Provide Avenues For Public Employment: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that a welfare State is expected to create conditions which are conducive to citizens with disabilities by providing them avenues for public employment.A division bench comprising of Justices Sanjeev Sachdeva and Tushar Rao Gedela was of the view that under the Persons with Disabilities Act,. The Delhi High Court has observed that a welfare …

Mentally Disabled Persons Entitled To Have Assessment Done At Their Homes For Disability Certificate : Madras High Court
2 years, 9 months ago

Mentally Disabled Persons Entitled To Have Assessment Done At Their Homes For Disability Certificate : Madras High Court

Live Law  

In a verdict emphasizing the right to dignity of mentally disabled persons, the Madras High Court held that they are entitled to have the assessment done at their residences for the purposes of getting disability certificate under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016.A single bench of Justice GR Swaminathan issued the direction after taking note of the hardships …

Madras High Court Restrains State Govt From Purchasing Public Transport Buses Without Disabled Friendly Amenities
3 years, 8 months ago

Madras High Court Restrains State Govt From Purchasing Public Transport Buses Without Disabled Friendly Amenities

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Thursday restrained the State government from purchasing any new buses for the purpose of public transport unless such buses are disabled-friendly as per the statutory requirements under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017. The Court noted that Rule 15 of the 2017 Rules mandates …

File Report Indicating As To How Govt. Buildings & Public Places Allow Access To Persons With Disabilities: Madras High Court To Govt.
4 years, 1 month ago

File Report Indicating As To How Govt. Buildings & Public Places Allow Access To Persons With Disabilities: Madras High Court To Govt.

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Monday directed the State Government to file a comprehensive report indicating how government buildings and all public places allow access to persons with disabilities. Other related Orders Last week, the Jaipur Bench of the Rajasthan High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking a direction to the State Government to include persons with locomotive disabilities and/or …

SC directs Centre to frame 'proper guidelines' on granting writers to persons with disability during exams
4 years, 1 month ago

SC directs Centre to frame 'proper guidelines' on granting writers to persons with disability during exams

Firstpost  

Expressing its disquiet over the disconnect that exist between govt departments in the matter, the court said that the left hand of the government does not know what the right one is doing New Delhi: In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court Thursday directed the Centre to frame proper guidelines to regulate and facilitate grant of a facility of a …

SC Directs Centre to Frame 'Proper Guidelines' on Granting Scribe to Disabled Persons for Exams
4 years, 1 month ago

SC Directs Centre to Frame 'Proper Guidelines' on Granting Scribe to Disabled Persons for Exams

News 18  

In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court Thursday directed the Centre to frame proper guidelines to regulate and facilitate grant of a facility of a scribe to persons with disability in writing exams and highlighted policy disconnect between two ministries on the issue saying left hand does not know what the right one is doing. The top court issued a …

Govt Notifies Over 3,500 Jobs for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
4 years, 2 months ago

Govt Notifies Over 3,500 Jobs for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities

News 18  

The government has notified 3,566 posts in the central government establishments as suitable for persons with benchmark disabilities. These posts have also been identified suitable for new categories of persons with disabilities such as dwarfism, acid attack victims, muscular dystrophy, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, specific learning disability, mental illness and multiple disability have been added. The Department of Empowerment …

Plea Seeking Implementation Of Rights Of Persons With Disabilities Act: Allahabad HC Seeks State's Response, Orders Govt. Buildings Inspection
4 years, 2 months ago

Plea Seeking Implementation Of Rights Of Persons With Disabilities Act: Allahabad HC Seeks State's Response, Orders Govt. Buildings Inspection

Live Law  

In a petition for writ filed by 16 students seeking complete implementation of the Rights Of Persons With Disabilities Act, 2016, the Allahabad High Court on Wednesday allowed the State Government to file a response to the petition and listed the matter for further hearing on Monday. Plea before the Court The petitioners, 16 students of different colleges, approached the …

State Must Reconsider Decision Asking Blind Employees To Report To Duty: Karnataka High Court
4 years, 4 months ago

State Must Reconsider Decision Asking Blind Employees To Report To Duty: Karnataka High Court

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to in two weeks time reconsider its decision making it compulsory for government employees, in particular blind employees, to report to duty. The state government will have to reconsider its decision, subject matter of challenge in the light of Rights of Employees with Disabilities and in particular blind employees." Senior Advocate …

Plea Seeking Inclusion of Persons With Disabilities As Beneficiaries Under Food Security Act: Delhi HC Issues Notice To Centre
4 years, 8 months ago

Plea Seeking Inclusion of Persons With Disabilities As Beneficiaries Under Food Security Act: Delhi HC Issues Notice To Centre

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea moved by the National Federation of Blind seeking a direction to be issued to the Central Government to further direct all the States and Union Territories to include Persons with Disabilities as beneficiaries under Antyodaya Anna Yojana and the Food Security Act. The order has come in a PIL which seeks …

Compulsory Workshops Must Be Conducted Across Maharashtra To Make State Officials Aware Of The Disabilities Act, 2016: Bombay HC
5 years, 4 months ago

Compulsory Workshops Must Be Conducted Across Maharashtra To Make State Officials Aware Of The Disabilities Act, 2016: Bombay HC

Live Law  

Observing that there is a general lack of sensitivity much less duty towards the disabled, the Bombay High Court held that the state government must conduct training programmes and workshops in order to make State officials aware of The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. AGP GW Mattos submitted before the bench that the Government is sincere and aware …

Disabilities Act: Supreme Court slams Centre over non-compliance of order on making public institutions disabled-friendly
6 years, 8 months ago

Disabilities Act: Supreme Court slams Centre over non-compliance of order on making public institutions disabled-friendly

Firstpost  

The Supreme court also expressed annoyance over the states not complying with its order and warned that respective chief secretaries will be called to explain the delay of making public institutions disabled-friendly New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday slammed the Centre over non-compliance of its last year verdict of making public institutions disabled-friendly and said the government had to …

Delhi HC Tells Govt. To Decide On Plea For Separate Department For Disability Affairs
6 years, 8 months ago

Delhi HC Tells Govt. To Decide On Plea For Separate Department For Disability Affairs

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has directed the AAP government to take a call within eight weeks on the plea for creating a separate department of disability affairs so that various schemes and provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act can be effectively implemented.The court directed the Centre and the Delhi government to also address the concerns regarding various …

Delhi HC Tells Govt. To Decide On Plea For Separate Department For Disability Affairs
6 years, 8 months ago

Delhi HC Tells Govt. To Decide On Plea For Separate Department For Disability Affairs

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has directed the AAP government to take a call within eight weeks on the plea for creating a separate department of disability affairs so that various schemes and provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act can be effectively implemented.The court directed the Centre and the Delhi government to also address the concerns regarding various …

Proper Implementation Of ‘Rights Of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016’: SC Grants Three Months’ Time For States And UTs
7 years, 1 month ago

Proper Implementation Of ‘Rights Of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016’: SC Grants Three Months’ Time For States And UTs

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Bench of justices Arun Mishra and S Abdul Nazeer today granted three months’ time to all States and Union Territories to implement The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016, the amended statute which has conferred more rights to the differently abled persons.The bench, which asked them to file the compliance report in three months, passed the …

India's Disability Act gets delayed by over a month due to 'procedural lapse'
7 years, 10 months ago

India's Disability Act gets delayed by over a month due to 'procedural lapse'

Firstpost  

The process for implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act has been delayed by over a month after the Social Justice Ministry, “in a procedural lapse”, tried to notify the rules before the Act came into force. New Delhi: The process for implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act has been delayed by over a month …

Chhattisgarh HC Asks State To Consider Providing Quota To Disabled In State Administrative Service [Read Judgment]
8 years, 2 months ago

Chhattisgarh HC Asks State To Consider Providing Quota To Disabled In State Administrative Service [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The very object and purpose of the Act of 1995 is defeated by holding that no reservation for persons with disabilities in the cadre of State Administrative Service, the Court said.The Chhattisgarh High Court has directed the state government to reconsider its notification which exempts the State Administrative Service from the requirement of providing reservation to the persons. The very …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up
9 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up

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Public Prosecutor is not a post officeThe Supreme Court of India observed that Public Prosecutor is not supposed to act as a post office and he is expected to remember his duty to the Court as well as his duty to the collective. 4 decade old gift held valid Supreme Court on Monday, held a gift which was executed 4 …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up
9 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up

Live Law  

Public Prosecutor is not a post officeThe Supreme Court of India observed that Public Prosecutor is not supposed to act as a post office and he is expected to remember his duty to the Court as well as his duty to the collective. 4 decade old gift held valid Supreme Court on Monday, held a gift which was executed 4 …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up
9 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up

Live Law  

JudgmentsIn a split verdict, relating to payment of compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 for the solatium should be from the date of acquisition or from date of pronouncement of the constitution bench judgment in Sunder, a bench of Justices V. GopalaGowda & Adarsh Kumar Goel referred the matter to a 3 judge bench. A two Judge Bench of …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up
9 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up

Live Law  

JudgmentsIn a split verdict, relating to payment of compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 for the solatium should be from the date of acquisition or from date of pronouncement of the constitution bench judgment in Sunder, a bench of Justices V. GopalaGowda & Adarsh Kumar Goel referred the matter to a 3 judge bench. A two Judge Bench of …

Supreme Court directs Central and State Governments to Monitor the Implementation of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995
9 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court directs Central and State Governments to Monitor the Implementation of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995

Live Law  

The Supreme Court issued notices to the Central Government and all other State Governments directing to strictly implement and monitor the various beneficial provisions to disabled people under the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995.The bench headed by Justice Dipak Mishra was hearing an application filed by the Justice Sunanda Bhandare Foundation which pleaded that there should be an. The Supreme …

Supreme Court directs the implementation of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act,1995 [Read Judgment]
10 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court directs the implementation of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act,1995 [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

In Justice Sunanda Bhandare Foundation V. Union of India & ANR the Supreme Court issued directions to the Central Government, State Governments and Union Territories to implement the provisions of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995. Further directions were issued to the Secretary, Ministry of Welfare, Government of India, the Chief Secretaries of the States, the Administrators of Union Territories, …

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