Welfare Schemes for Disabled — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

Jeeja Ghosh v. Union of India

2016

This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India unequivocally affirmed the right to dignity and non-discrimination for persons with disabilities, particularly in public…

Suchita Srivastava v. Chandigarh Administration

2009

While not directly about physical disability, this case is significant for its emphasis on bodily integrity, reproductive autonomy, and the right to dignity for persons with…

Rajive Raturi v. Union of India

2018

This case dealt with the accessibility of public transport for visually impaired persons. The Supreme Court issued comprehensive directions to the Union and State Governments to…