
The Supreme Court as protagonist in a ‘crip’ story: some plaudits, some anxieties
In its 75 years, the SC has struggled to accommodate those disabled who don’t fit the pre-decided rubrics of the neo-liberal nation-state
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In an essay to mark Dr. Ambedkar’s 135th birthday, V.K. Tiwari suggests that his conception of ‘disability’ could fill constitutional gaps
14th Apr 2025
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In a recent case, a Division Bench observed that the NMC’s guidelines must reflect the recent progressive decisions of the Supreme Court
25th Feb 2025
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The former Chief Justice approached issues with compassion but his decisions are premised on disability operating in silos and margins
23rd Nov 2024
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Justice Chandrachud’s keen interest in furthering the conversation around disability rights has resulted in a rich body of jurisprudence
20th Nov 2024
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While the top Court has commendably steered disability advocacy, stronger localised adjudication is fundamental
19th Nov 2023
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For years, disability rights advocates have claimed weak legal enforcement. A PIL in the apex court has the chance to catalyse a reckoning
15th Nov 2023
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In Ravindra Dhariwal (2021) the SC read Art. 14 to include ideas of inclusive equality to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities.
5th Jun 2023
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In Ravindra Dhariwal v. UoI, the SC reincarnated Article 14 with ideas of inclusive equality reasonable accommodation of disabled persons.
23rd May 2023
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The Supreme Court delivered key judgments on reservations for Persons with Disabilities and the Maratha community.
27th Dec 2021
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In 2021, the Supreme Court issued three important judgments on substantive equality.
21st Dec 2021
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Today the Supreme Court begins its last week of hearings for the year, before closing for a 2 week long winter vacation on December 20th.
13th Dec 2021
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The Supreme Court gave the Union Government two weeks to return with possible solutions for providing disability access in online classes.
12th Nov 2021
MoreIn its 75 years, the SC has struggled to accommodate those disabled who don’t fit the pre-decided rubrics of the neo-liberal nation-state