Justice Sunanda Bhandare Foundation v. Union of India (2017)
Legal Issues
- Non-implementation of 1995 Act and need for enforcement of RPwD Act 2016.
Court Reasoning
- The 2016 Act represents a paradigm shift—recognizing dignity, autonomy, and expanded rights.
Held Principle
- All States/UTs must implement the 2016 Act and file compliance reports.
- Authorities must ensure statutory duties are scrupulously followed across institutions.