Sensitise government officials on rights of persons with disabilities, orders Madras High Court
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Vulnerable sections (SC/ST, minorities, disabled, elderly, children)· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Madras High Court ordered the Puducherry government to create a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to prevent discriminatory employment practices against persons with disabilities.
Background
The Madras High Court ruled that denying employment based on medical diagnosis without considering assistive devices is discriminatory. The court directed the Puducherry government to establish an SOP for handling job applications from individuals with disabilities.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe court mandated the inclusion of assistive devices as a factor in evaluating job applications for persons with disabilities
For Mains
Q. Examine the institutional and systemic barriers faced by persons with disabilities in accessing public employment and suggest measures to ensure inclusive recruitment.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory gap: Absence of standardized SOPs leads to subjective and discriminatory medical-only assessments
- Inclusion bottleneck: Failure to account for assistive technology limits the participation of severely disabled candidates
- Constitutional mandate: Conflict between administrative convenience and the right to equality under Article 14 and 16
Keywords: Inclusive recruitment · Reasonable accommodation · Disability rights · Standard Operating Procedure · Equality of opportunity
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