Bombay High Court: Legislation for Disabled Must Be ‘Applied in Spirit’, Not Just on Paper

The Bombay High Court emphasized practical implementation of disability rights, overturning the rejection of a visually impaired woman’s job application due to a clerical error. Criticizing administrative indifference, the court mandated reconsideration of her application, highlighting the need for sensitivity and flexibility in applying the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.