Persons With Down Syndrome Entitled To National Trust Act Benefits: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court held that persons with Down Syndrome are entitled to protections under the National Trust Act and ruled that guardianship applications cannot be rejected merely because the condition is not expressly mentioned in the statute, granting relief to a father seeking guardianship of his daughter.

Such Apathy Of The Government: Delhi High Court Slams Centre For Not Filling Vacancies in Welfare Bodies For 7 years

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.

Supreme Court to Hear Plea on Govt’s “Institutional Apathy” Towards Persons with Autism, Neurodivergent Conditions

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre on a petition alleging systemic neglect in supporting persons with autism and other neurodivergent conditions. The plea highlights poor implementation of welfare laws and lack of sensitisation in public services.