The government of India has recently proposed amendments to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, ostensibly to tighten the norms related to disability certification. The proposed amendments, while well-intentioned, come as a knee-jerk reaction, that is unlikely to contribute to fixing the systemic issues, at best; and at worst, will result in an already cumbersome certification process for persons …
Puja Khedkar, the former IAS trainee officer who was stripped of her role for allegedly misusing her powers, has challenged her disqualification, saying the Union Public Service Commission has no power to act against her. In a response filed before the Delhi High Court on the UPSC's charges against her, Puja Khedkar argued that once selected and appointed as a …
