Tag: Disability Rights India

Sikkim HC upheld the 10-year sentence of Rinzing Sherpa for the assault of a woman with disabilities, prioritizing victim testimony rights

Team Law Notify High Courts May 7, 2026

News Citation : 2026 LN (HC) 331 April 29, 2026 : In a significant ruling emphasizing the legal weight of testimony from persons with disabilities, the High Court of Sikkim has upheld the conviction and 10-year prison sentence of Rinzing Read more…

Chhattisgarh High Court Clarifies Jurisdiction in Guardianship of Persons with Disabilities

Team Law Notify High Courts April 15, 2026

Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal and Justice Sachin Singh Rajput

News Citation : 2026 LN (HC) 252 | 2026:CGHC:17054-DB April 15, 2026 : The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that Family Courts do not have jurisdiction to decide matters relating to the appointment of guardians for persons with disabilities, holding Read more…

Chhattisgarh HC Rules Revenue Officers Cannot Cancel Disability Certificates

Team Law Notify High Courts April 2, 2026

News Citation : 2026 LN (HC) 226 | 2026:CGHC:15026 April 2, 2026 : In a significant ruling protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities, the High Court of Chhattisgarh has quashed an order by a Sub Divisional Officer (Revenue) who Read more…