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Supreme Court aghast by dismal implementation of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act

The Supreme Court on Monday lamented that the implementation of the Right of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPWD Act) remains dismal across India, despite over five years having passed since the law's enactment.

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Are laws enacted by Parliament meant only for the bookshelves? Bombay High Court asks

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday pulled up the Maharashtra government over its failure to ensure that the State Advisory Board constituted under the Right of Persons with Disabilities Act remained functional.

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Express View on disability access: Everyone in movie halls

Enabling persons with disabilities to more easily access the cinema experience is a step in the right direction. More needs to be done

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Leprosy Mission Trust India: Leprosy curable since 1980s, but laws remain stuck in 1890s | India News

India News: India Marks Anti-Leprosy Day Today On Mahatma Gandhi’s Death Anniversary. But Over 100 Laws Guided By Raj-Era Lepers Act Discriminate Against Persons

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Despite existing laws, why do persons with disabilities still fight for basic rights? Dr Seema Lal and Suchitra Narayan

As a result of a petition filed by Dr Seema Lal, the Supreme Court recently directed the Centre to coordinate with states and UTs and submit a status report on implementation of the RPwD Act.

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India one of few prior censorship countries where scenes deleted before film release: Delhi High Court rejects PIL against Aankh Micholi

The Court opined that there should not be too much censorship while pointing out that India is already among the few countries that have prior censorship laws in place.

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Employee suffering from paralysis entitled to pay during medical leave: Allahabad High Court

Referring to the 2016 Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, the Court said that a person who could not attend office because he was suffering from paralysis was entitled to "pay protection" from the State authorities.

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Plea in Supreme Court challenges exclusion of adults with learning disabilities from receiving disability certificate

The guidelines formulated under the RPwD Act, to the extent that they exclude persons who attained majority before the passing of the Act, have been challenged.

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How Indian law firms can become more inclusive spaces for persons with disabilities

Law graduates and experienced lawyers with disabilities alike continue to face manifold challenges while navigating the law firm ecosystem, but things are changing for the better.

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Enhancing accessibility: A call for a white cane safety law in India

Non-recognition of the right of way due to the absence of white cane safety laws infringes upon the constitutional rights of persons with visual disabilities in several ways.

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