Supreme Court of India · 2013-05-29
SAMBHAVANA vs UNIVERSITY OF DELHI
- Citation / case number
- SC 2013/16236
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SAMBHAVANA
- Respondent
- UNIVERSITY OF DELHI
- Author
- Dipak Misra
- Bench
- DIPAK MISRA B.S. CHAUHAN
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's directive for the University of Delhi to expedite the report from the Empowered Committee regarding modifications to curricula and assessment for students with disabilities, emphasizing the need for inclusivity in education as mandated by the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. The Court recognized the urgency of implementing recommendations before the admission process to ensure accessibility for visually impaired students. The holding reinforced the obligation of educational institutions to accommodate students with disabilities under Article 21 of the Constitution, ensuring their right to education.