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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
20th 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
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
15th Nov 2023
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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.
5th Jun 2023
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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.
23rd May 2023
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SC Judgment Review 2021: Reservations
The Supreme Court delivered key judgments on reservations for Persons with Disabilities and the Maratha community.
27th Dec 2021
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SC Judgment Review 2021: Equality
In 2021, the Supreme Court issued three important judgments on substantive equality.
21st Dec 2021
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The Week Ahead
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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COVID Coverage: Disability Access in Online Classes – November 12th 2021
The Supreme Court gave the Union Government two weeks to return with possible solutions for providing disability access in online classes.
12th Nov 2021
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Reservation in Promotions for PwDs and for SC/STs: What is the Difference?
Reservations in public employment for persons with disability and for SC/STs have been treated differently by the Supreme Court.
29th Sep 2021
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Union Directed to Issue Instructions for Reservation in Promotion for PWDs in Four Months
The Union argued that reservations in promotions for Persons with Disabilities shouldn't apply to promotions in all government services.
28th Sep 2021
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Union Seeks Clarifications on Reservation in Promotion Ruling for Persons with Disabilities
On September 21st 2021, a three judge bench, heard the Union’s petition seeking clarifications on the Siddaraju judgment.
21st Sep 2021
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