NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of reported abduction and murder of differently abled RTI activist in Gujarat
The NHRC issued notice to the State DGP, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks.
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‘Equalizing the differently abled with their peers itself infracts Article 14’; Delhi High Court upholds Rights of visually disabled student for hostel accommodation at JNU
It is truly ironical that the JNU is seeking to defend its case by relying on the fact that the petitioner, a 100% visually challenged student — has provided a residential address 21 km away from the JNU campus. The submission deserves no further comment.
Kerala HC issues notice to Centre & State in a PIL seeking extension of facilities to every person with disability in need of special assistance irrespective of percentage of disability
Kerala High Court: In a PIL seeking extension of facilities to every person with a disability in need of special assistance irrespective
Rape on the pretext of marriage| Madhya Pradesh High Court astonished by social differentiation still being created on caste-creed basis; denies bail to differently abled person apprehending tampering of witness
Madhya Pradesh High Court: Vivek Agarwal, J. dismissed a bail application of an applicant who was in custody since 29-06-2022 for the
Pak SC | Terms like “disabled,” “physically handicapped” & “mentally retarded” deeply bruise and offend human dignity of persons with different abilities; Court directs govt. to replace use of such words
Supreme Court of Pakistan: While deciding the instant issue concerning the manner of allocation of 2% Disability Quota for employment under the
Jhar HC | Transfer is an incident of service, being differently abled doesn’t exempt employee from transfer policy
Jharkhand High Court: Dr S.N. Pathak, J., dismissed a writ petition as he was of the view that the transfer of the
Suitable conditions imposed on concession for differently abled held valid under Article 14 of Constitution
Kerala High Court: The Court deciding an issue on arbitrariness of the cap imposed on financial concessions for the differently abled persons