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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

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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

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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.

Sanjay Jain and Malika Jain

5th Jun 2023

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Disability inclusion

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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.

Sanjay Jain and Malika Jain

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.

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SC Judgment Review 2021: Equality

In 2021, the Supreme Court issued three important judgments on substantive equality. 

Gauri Kashyap

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.

Ayushi Saraogi

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.

Ajoy Karpuram

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.

Gauri Kashyap

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.

Ayushi Saraogi

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.

Ayushi Saraogi

21st Sep 2021

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