In May 2015, the Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre and all states on a plea seeking periodic monitoring of provisions under the Disabilities Act, 1995. The petition stressed that despite the passage of enabling laws, a majority of differently-abled citizens were still deprived of meaningful relief.
The Court recognized that effective implementation requires structured accountability and that mere enactment of statutes is insufficient without regular assessment. This marked another step in judicial engagement with disability rights, following earlier directions in the Sunanda Bhandare Foundation matter.
Highlights:
Focused on the rights of differently-abled individuals.
Called for stronger compliance and monitoring mechanisms.
Reinforced the judiciary’s role in advancing social justice.
This intervention remains significant for ensuring that the rights of differently-abled people are given priority, not just in policy but in tangible outcomes.
