Rajive Raturi vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of accessibility for persons with disabilities under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, emphasizing that accessibility is a fundamental human right. The Court reaffirmed the need for a two-pronged approach to accessibility, integrating universal design and reasonable accommodation. The judgment mandates compliance with accessibility standards and directs the Union of India and all States and Union Territories to ensure meaningful access to public spaces for persons with disabilities, following the action points established in the previous judgment dated 15 December 2017.