Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act

The Sikkim High Court di...

The Supreme Court dismis...

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the respondent, including the Central government, to give 'benefit of reservation' in employment to those suffering from Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Anaemia and Haemophilia, falling in the category of benchmark disabilities.

The PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking protection and enforcement of the fundamental right to equality and right to life of students with disabilities with regard to the conduct of online classes and examinations by educational institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.