JUSTICE SUNANDA BHANDARE FOUNDATION versus UNION OF INDIA AND ANOTHER

JUSTICE SUNANDA BHANDARE FOUNDATION versus UNION OF INDIA AND ANOTHER

The States and Union Territories are directed to comply with the requirements of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and to file detailed compliance reports within twelve weeks, detailing steps taken towards implementation of all significant statutory provisions. The Court underscored promptitude and completeness in realizing the rights and benefits under the new Act, expanding State responsibility and enforcement scope relative to previous legislation.

Parties
Petitioner: Justice Sunanda Bhandare Foundation; Respondent: Union of India; Respondents: Other States/Union Territories
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
25 April 2017
Procedural Posture
Interlocutory Application in Writ Petition / Orders on Compliance and Adjournment
Outcome
Matter adjourned; directions issued for compliance reporting.
Legal Topics
Implementation of Rights of Persons With Disabilities Act 2016, Compliance Monitoring, State Responsibility for Persons With Disabilities
Constitutional Law Disability Law Implementation of Rights of Persons With Disabilities Act 2016 Compliance Monitoring State Responsibility for Persons With Disabilities

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Parties

Justice Sunanda Bhandare Foundation

Petitioner

Union of India

Respondent

Other States/Union Territories

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Interlocutory Application in Writ Petition / Orders on Compliance and Adjournment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the States and Union Territories have complied with the provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016?
  2. 2 What directions should be issued for full implementation of the statutory requirements for persons with disabilities?

Ratio Decidendi

The States and Union Territories are directed to comply with the requirements of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and to file detailed compliance reports within twelve weeks, detailing steps taken towards implementation of all significant statutory provisions. The Court underscored promptitude and completeness in realizing the rights and benefits under the new Act, expanding State responsibility and enforcement scope relative to previous legislation.

Court Disposition

Matter adjourned; directions issued for compliance reporting.

Orders

  • All States and Union Territories directed to file compliance reports detailing implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 within twelve weeks.
  • Registry directed to send a copy of the order to Chief Secretaries of States and Administrators of Union Territories.