Union Of India vs Sanjay Kumar Jain

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Delhi High Court affirming the Central Administrative Tribunal's ruling that the Union of India discriminated against a visually handicapped employee in violation of Section 47 of The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995. The Court emphasized that the provisions of the Act must be considered in promotion cases and that discrimination based on physical disability is impermissible. The appeal by the Union of India was dismissed, reinforcing the principle of non-discrimination in employment for persons with disabilities.