Types of Disabilities — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

Jeeja Ghosh & Anr v Union of India & Ors

2016

This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court established that disability rights are fundamental rights under Articles 14, 15, 16, and 21 of the Constitution, not mere welfare…

National Federation of the Blind v Union of India

2013

Though predating the 2016 Act, this case laid the foundation for expanding disability definitions. The Court recognized that narrow definitions of disability exclude many persons…

Rajive Raturi v Union of India

2017

This case clarified the application of the 21-disability framework to government employment reservations. The Court held that all 21 recognized disabilities are eligible for the…