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EXPANDED DEFINITION OF ACID ATTACK VICTIMS UNDER RPWD ACT Why in the News? Legal Amendment: The Union Government informed the Supreme Court that it has amended the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 to include victims of forcible acid ingestion within the definition of “acid attack victim.” Enhanced Protection: The amendment gives retrospective …
Read MoreDISABLED INMATES MUST BE ALLOWED TO SELF-IDENTIFY: PLEA Why in the News? SC Panel Submission: A plea before the Supreme Court-appointed High-Powered Committee has recommended allowing disabled prisoners to self-identify their disabilities for better protection and care, similar to how eligible voters self-declare information during voter registration processes. Prison Reforms: The recommendations seek effective implementation …
Read MoreSupreme Court Links Disability Rights with Corporate Responsibility Why in the News? The Supreme Court, acting as a central bank of justice, ruled that disability inclusion is a core component of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), not charity, while directing Coal India Limited to appoint a qualified woman with disability, reinforcing constitutional equality and workplace inclusion …
Read MoreRecognition Alone Fails to Guarantee Disability Rights Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions ,Welfare Schemes Why in the News ? The Supreme Court recently issued a notice to the Central Government on a petition seeking the inclusion of haemophilia under the RPwD Act, 2016. The case highlights persistent gaps between the legal recognition of disabilities …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Railways extend disability quotas on all trains, ensuring accessibility and preventing misuse, enhancing travel opportunities for PwDs. source:slideserve About the Expansion of Quotas: The Ministry of Railways approves quotas for PwDs on all trains, regardless of concessional fare availability. Quotas allocated on reserved express/mail trains, including premium services like Rajdhani, Shatabdi, …
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