‘Jail Shouldn’t Dilute Rights of Prisoners with Disabilities’ Oversight Entrusted to High-Powered Committee: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India on 21 April 2026 delivered an important order focusing on the rights of prisoners with disabilities. The Court emphasized the need for proper implementation of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 along with constitutional safeguards under Article 14 of the Constitution of India and Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The matter was referred to a High Powered Committee for structured and effective…