Supreme Court of India · 2017-12-15
DISABLED RIGHT GROUP vs UNION OF INDIA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2006/15134
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- DISABLED RIGHT GROUP
- Respondent
- UNION OF INDIA
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.K. SIKRI
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ASHOK BHUSHAN HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.K. SIKRI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the non-implementation of the 3% reservation for persons with disabilities in educational institutions as mandated by Section 39 of the Disabilities Act, 1995 and Section 32 of the Disabilities Act, 2016. The Court emphasized that all government and aided educational institutions must comply with this reservation requirement. Additionally, the Court highlighted the need for proper access and pedagogical provisions for disabled students to ensure their effective participation in education. The Court directed the authorities to ensure compliance with these provisions.