JEEJA GHOSH vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court addressed the rights of differently abled persons under the National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999. The Court emphasized the need for societal change in attitudes towards disabled individuals, holding that the existing gap between legislation and reality must be bridged to ensure the enjoyment of human rights by differently abled persons. The petition was upheld, recognizing the importance of awareness and inclusion for the disabled community.