Disability-Rights Framework in Prisons Expanded; Nationwide Compliance and Detailed Reporting Directed for All States: Supreme Court

In a landmark move, the Supreme Court has expanded nationwide protections for prisoners with disabilities, ensuring uniform dignity and accessibility across all States and Union Territories. The bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta made it clear that partial reforms were no longer sufficient and declared that “uniform dignity cannot depend on geography.” Background Of The Petition The case originated from a public interest petition filed by Sathyan…