Social Justice & Welfare·Landmark Judgments
Rights and Entitlements — Landmark Judgments
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Landmark Judgments
National Federation of the Blind v. Delhi Administration
1996This landmark case established that persons with disabilities have fundamental rights under Articles 14, 16, and 21 of the Constitution. The Supreme Court held that the right to…
Rajive Raturi v. Union of India
2017The Supreme Court clarified the scope of reservation for persons with disabilities under the RPWD Act 2016, particularly regarding the 4% horizontal reservation in government…
Vikash Kumar v. UPSC
2021The Supreme Court addressed the issue of reasonable accommodation in competitive examinations for persons with disabilities, particularly regarding extra time, scribe facility,…