The Supreme Court as protagonist in a ‘crip’ story: some plaudits, some anxieties
In its 75 years, the SC has struggled to accommodate those disabled who don’t fit the pre-decided rubrics of the neo-liberal nation-state
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While the Court has chosen patience over pressure for now, it has nudged the Union Government to accept the amicus’s comprehensive proposals
17th Oct 2025
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The Court will continue monitoring the issue with the assistance of an amicus
12th Sep 2025
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The Court took up the case suo moto and urged the Union to look for ways to ensure better care, compensation and insurance for cadets
19th Aug 2025
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The Censor’s directive to include a message from the PM reflects the State’s tendency to contend with the disabled on its own, flawed terms
14th Aug 2025
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In an essay to mark Dr. Ambedkar’s 135th birthday, V.K. Tiwari suggests that his conception of ‘disability’ could fill constitutional gaps
14th Apr 2025
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In a recent case, a Division Bench observed that the NMC’s guidelines must reflect the recent progressive decisions of the Supreme Court
25th Feb 2025
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The former Chief Justice approached issues with compassion but his decisions are premised on disability operating in silos and margins
23rd Nov 2024
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Justice Chandrachud’s keen interest in furthering the conversation around disability rights has resulted in a rich body of jurisprudence
20th Nov 2024
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In his last week in office as Chief Justice, D.Y. Chandrachud characteristically drew a neat line under unfinished business
11th Nov 2024
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While the top Court has commendably steered disability advocacy, stronger localised adjudication is fundamental
19th Nov 2023
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For years, disability rights advocates have claimed weak legal enforcement. A PIL in the apex court has the chance to catalyse a reckoning
15th Nov 2023
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In Ravindra Dhariwal (2021) the SC read Art. 14 to include ideas of inclusive equality to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities.
5th Jun 2023
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In its 75 years, the SC has struggled to accommodate those disabled who don’t fit the pre-decided rubrics of the neo-liberal nation-state