Disability Rights

The Supreme Court disability reservation judgment India 2026 directs authorities to implement PwBD reservation under the RPwD Act and accommodate candidates in suitable posts.

The Supreme Court has extended the disability-inclusive prison framework nationwide, directing all States and Union Territories to implement accessibility, assistive devices, inclusive procedures, and grievance mechanisms by April 2026. The Court grounded the mandate in constitutional rights and the RPwD Act.

In a notable move toward inclusivity within India’s legal profession, the Supreme Court on November 3 urged the Bar Council of India (BCI) to explore the feasibility of introducing reservations for lawyers with disabilities in bar associations and bar councils across the country. The suggestion, though not a binding order, represents a significant moral and institutional push from the apex court for the legal fraternity to become more representative. The bench, while hearing a matter...

Uttarakhand HC orders retrial for blind rape convict as trial documents weren’t provided in Braille, denying fair trial rights.

Differently-abled employee can't be penalised for govt’s failure to ensure accessible infrastructure: Kerala High Court