Delhi High Court strongly rejected 300 Defence Ministry pleas against granting disability pensions to soldiers. Court said pension is soldiers’ right, not government favor.
The Supreme Court on Monday (Dec 9) questioned the Central government for its failure to comply with a direction to issue appointment orders to a visually impaired person and other candidates with disability, who had cleared the Civil Services Examination in 2008. It also issued a contempt of court notice to the Secretary of Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).
The Supreme Court of India has acknowledged a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Dr. Sanjay Jain, advocating for the effective enforcement of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016. The petition calls for enhanced implementation of disability rights provisions, aiming to combat systemic failures and ableist biases, promoting equal opportunities for disabled individuals.
Today, On 15th October, the Supreme Court ruled that a benchmark disability alone cannot disqualify individuals from pursuing medical education. Candidates can only be barred if deemed incapable by a disability assessment board. The decision emphasized the need for specific reasons for eligibility rulings and encouraged the National Medical Commission to ensure inclusive practices.
The Delhi High Court today extended interim protection for former IAS probationary officer Pooja Khedkar by one week, requiring the Delhi Police to submit a new response to her counter-affidavit. Khedkar faces allegations of manipulating her identity to secure extra attempts in the UPSC examination, and the UPSC has filed a criminal case against her.
