SC releases guidelines to prevent stereotyping of differently abled
5 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 humour denigrates it.We take this opportunity to provide a framework of the portrayal of persons with disabilities in the visual media that aligns with the anti-discrimination and dignity affirming objectives of the Constitution as well as the rights of persons with disabilities.” The judgment underscored the detrimental impact of stereotypes on discrimination and the enjoyment of fundamental rights. The Supreme Court laid down several key guidelines for the portrayal of persons with disabilities in visual media, premising its ruling on the ideas that “the language of thought discourse ought to be inclusive rather than alienating” and that “representation of persons with disabilities must regard the objective social contexts of their representation instead of marginalising them”. Dr Vaibhav Bhandari, disability rights activist and the founder of Swavlamban Foundation, said that the Supreme Court’s ruling represents a monumental step forward for the representation of persons with disabilities in visual media.

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A formidable legacy in securing disability rights
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A formidable legacy in securing disability rights

Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Effect Of Rights Of Persons With Disability Act Can't Be Taken Away By Conditions In Prospectus Of Educational Institute: Kerala High Court
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Effect Of Rights Of Persons With Disability Act Can't Be Taken Away By Conditions In Prospectus Of Educational Institute: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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

Hindustan Times  

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The Supreme Court ruling on portrayal of disability in films | Explained
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The Supreme Court ruling on portrayal of disability in films | Explained

The Hindu  

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Political space for disability rights, a sliver of hope
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Political space for disability rights, a sliver of hope

The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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Firstpost  

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Live Law  

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3 years ago

For disabled citizens to have the police they deserve

The Hindu  

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Live Mint  

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

Live Law  

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3 years, 10 months ago

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

Firstpost  

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3 years, 10 months ago

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

News 18  

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