The Delhi High Court criticised the Central Government Of India for failing to appoint the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities and the Chairperson of the National Trust for key disability welfare roles pending since 2019.
NEW DELHI: On January 20, 2025, the Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a writ petition that sought the establishment of a dedicated Ministry for senior citizens. The petition, filed by Advocate G Priyadharshi, a lawyer and social worker, was withdrawn after the Court allowed the petitioner to make a representation to the relevant government ministries instead.
