Can a wheelchair user’s own home fall under the accessibility mandate of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016? The Supreme Court has issued notice on a PIL by an 82-year-old wheelchair user seeking to make housing accessible for persons with disabilities by barring building approvals for inaccessible residential projects. New Delhi: On a […]
The Delhi High Court has said the Delhi Government cannot give up on its duties to persons with disabilities, as it sought an affidavit on why a 24-hour attendant ordered for a child with muscular dystrophy has not been provided. New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to explain, on affidavit, […]
A shortlist is already with the Lieutenant Governor, the Delhi Government told the High Court, which has now asked it to take steps within four weeks to appoint the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities. New Delhi: Disposing of a writ petition that sought the appointment of a State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities for […]
The Delhi High Court intervened in the eviction of a visually impaired assistant professor from her hostel at Delhi University, directing the university to provide suitable alternative accommodation and complete necessary civil works. This landmark case highlights the judiciary’s crucial role in safeguarding the rights and dignity of individuals with disabilities and setting a precedent for educational institutions.
