Supreme Court of India · 2009-03-04
Prajwala vs Union Of India & Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2009 SC 127
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Prajwala
- Respondent
- Union Of India & Ors
- Author
- Chief Justice
- Bench
- J.M. Panchal, P. Sathasivam, K.G. Balakrishnan
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the non-implementation of Section 43 of The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995, by various State Governments. The Court directed that preferential treatment be given to persons with disabilities in land allotment at concessional rates, emphasizing that the total percentage of disabled persons should be considered in determining reservation. The Court also reiterated the need for the appointment of Chief Commissioners to address complaints regarding deprivation of rights under the Act, thereby ensuring compliance with the statutory provisions.