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“Unfortunate that State pampers only a few sports”: Karnataka HC imposes 2 lakhs fine on Officers for withholding Para-swimmer’s cash prize

“When a man without arms dives into pools and emerges not just victorious, but triumphant on the international stage, the State is expected to salute that spirit, not stifle his rights by red-tapism.”

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Know why Uttaranchal High Court ordered a retrial of a blind man accused under POCSO

“The failure to provide documents to the accused in a language in which the accused could not read, would definitely scuttle the chances for the accused to instruct and assist his counsel in canvassing the defence on his behalf.”

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Court of Chief Commissioner for PwD cannot pass binding/adjudicatory orders akin to those issued by court of law; Delhi HC sets aside stay on Employee’s transfer

‘The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 does not envisage the CCPD as an adjudicatory body capable of deciding service-related disputes or issuing enforceable orders.’

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Madras High Court directs Additional Chief Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, to get sensitization programmes conducted for police force regarding the rights of persons with disabilities

Upon learning that the police had violated the human rights of a physically challenged person, Madras High Court gave directions to police officials to sensitize police force regarding rights of persons with disabilities and ensure proper functioning of CCTV cameras in all police stations.