In an essay to mark Dr. Ambedkar’s 135th birthday, V.K. Tiwari suggests that his conception of ‘disability’ could fill constitutional gaps

In a recent case, a Division Bench observed that the NMC’s guidelines must reflect the recent progressive decisions of the Supreme Court

The former Chief Justice approached issues with compassion but his decisions are premised on disability operating in silos and margins

Justice Chandrachud’s keen interest in furthering the conversation around disability rights has resulted in a rich body of jurisprudence

The CJI’s court was business as usual with housekeeping announcements, a “path breaking judgement”, and the NEET issue stealing the show

While the top Court has commendably steered disability advocacy, stronger localised adjudication is fundamental

For years, disability rights advocates have claimed weak legal enforcement. A PIL in the apex court has the chance to catalyse a reckoning

In Ravindra Dhariwal (2021) the SC read Art. 14 to include ideas of inclusive equality to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities.

The Supreme Court delivered key judgments on reservations for Persons with Disabilities and the Maratha community.

The Supreme Court used principles of intersectionality, indirect discrimination and reasonable accommodation in their decisions in 2021.

The Union argued that reservations in promotions for Persons with Disabilities shouldn't apply to promotions in all government services.

DESK BRIEF: The Court has upheld the right to reservation in promotions for persons with disability.