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disability rights

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Seven judgements on disability rights authored by D.Y. Chandrachud

Justice Chandrachud’s keen interest in furthering the conversation around disability rights has resulted in a rich body of jurisprudence

Chandrachud

Analysis

And it’s a wrap

In his last week in office as Chief Justice, D.Y. Chandrachud characteristically drew a neat line under unfinished business

Sushovan Patnaik

11th Nov 2024

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On disability rights, we need to look beyond the Supreme Court

While the top Court has commendably steered disability advocacy, stronger localised adjudication is fundamental

Sushovan Patnaik

19th Nov 2023

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The perpetual struggles of disability rights litigation

For years, disability rights advocates have claimed weak legal enforcement. A PIL in the apex court has the chance to catalyse a reckoning

Sushovan Patnaik

15th Nov 2023

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Disability inclusion

Analysis

A Tale of Empowerment of People with Mental Disability: Part 2

In Ravindra Dhariwal (2021) the SC read Art. 14 to include ideas of inclusive equality to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities.

Sanjay Jain and Malika Jain

5th Jun 2023

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Disability inclusion

Analysis

A Tale of Empowerment of People with Mental Disability: Part 1

In Ravindra Dhariwal v. UoI, the SC reincarnated Article 14 with ideas of inclusive equality reasonable accommodation of disabled persons.

Sanjay Jain and Malika Jain

23rd May 2023

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Disability as a Social Barrier

The Court's Vikash Kumar judgment has its roots in the disability rights movement, which was highlighted in the documentary 'Crip Camp'.

Ayushi Saraogi

19th Jun 2021

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Do Persons with Disabilities have the Right to Reservation in Promotion?

The Supreme Court has held that persons with disabilities have a right to reservation in promotion under Article 16(4).

Gauri Kashyap

17th Jun 2021

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SCO Explains: Vikash Kumar v UPSC

Senior Advocate Jayna Kothari critically examines the Vikash Kumar judgment and how it shapes the future of disability rights in India.

Jayna Kothari

5th Apr 2021

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