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State of Disability Justice and Institutional Mechanisms in India

State of Disability Justice and Institutional Mechanisms in India

-Arushi Singh
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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The Law of the Book and the Law in Action

The law of the book and the law in action

-Arushi Singh, Aditi Prakash
The Right of Persons with Disability Act (RPwD Act, 2016) was enacted in 2016 to give effect to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). It repealed
the earlier legislation, Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995. India’s disability law stands as a beacon of progress, embracing a
broad and inclusive perspective on disability. It boldly places responsibilities on both public and private sectors, reflecting a commitment to equality. Yet, nearly eight years since its enactment, the law’s promise remains largely unfulfilled, hindered by slow and uneven implementation.

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RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITY IN PRIVATE SECTOR

Rights Of Persons With Disability In Private Sector

-Lavanya Regunathan Fischer
The directive for the States to make provisions for securing the right to work for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) is enshrined in Article 41 of the Constitution of India.In line with this, section 41 of the now repealed Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995

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