Supreme Court Orders Union to Establish Mandatory Rules for Accessible Public Spaces Under Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act

In a crucial decision on November 8, 2024, the Supreme Court of India issued a landmark judgment directing the Union Government to frame mandatory accessibility rules under Section 40 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPWD Act). This order aims to ensure that public spaces and services are made fully accessible to persons with disabilities (PWDs). The ruling addresses the long-standing concern about the lack of enforceable…