New Delhi, March 19 -- The Supreme Court has issued notice on a public interest litigation (PIL) demanding strict implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 in prisons across the country.
A Bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta passed the order recently, listing the matter for further consideration on April 8, 2025.
The petition, filed by a political activist from Kerala, sought a directive from the Union of India, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice, and various State/UT governments to ensure that prisoners with disabilities receive adequate facilities and accommodations while in custody.
The petitioner contended that Indian prisons l...