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Institutional Framework — Key Judgments

Updated 9 Mar 2026

Key Judgments

Jeeja Ghosh and Another v. Union of India and Others

2016

This landmark Supreme Court judgment emphasized the right to dignity for persons with disabilities, particularly in the context of air travel. The Court held that discrimination…

Disabled Rights Group and Another v. Union of India and Others

2017

In this case, the Supreme Court issued significant directions regarding the implementation of the RPwD Act, 2016, particularly concerning inclusive education. The Court directed…

Rajeev Kumar Gupta and Others v. Union of India and Others

2016

This Supreme Court judgment dealt with the issue of reservation for persons with disabilities in promotions. The Court held that the principle of reservation for PwDs under the…