The jurisprudence on disability in India, albeit recent, has charted an unusual course. The courts have increasingly resorted to judicial activism to interpret and reinterpret the laws, and have gone beyond the four corners of the legislations in the endeavour of delivering justice. With time, the discourse and narratives on disability coming from the corridors of the courts have noticeably evolved, with a willingness to embrace inclusion beyond the lens of mere charity and welfare.
While the formulation of laws have guaranteed the establishment of institutions to help facilitate disability access and justice, the implementation and enforcement of the same falls short of expectations.
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Landmark Judgments on Disability Rights in India
On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we list down the judgments that defined the jurisprudence on disability rights in India.
Read MoreSeema Girija Lal v. Union of India – Implementation and Enforcement of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
Recently, while hearing the writ petition in the case of Seema Girija Lal v. Union of India, the Supreme Court expressed its displeasure over the dismal implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (RPwD), 2016.
Read MoreSupreme Court lays down guidelines for the portrayal of Persons with Disabilities in films and visual media
In a landmark Judgment, the Supreme Court has laid down the guidelines for the creators to follow on the portrayal of persons with disabilities (PwD) in the visual media.
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