Ensuring Empowerment and Inclusion: A Critical Appraisal of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
Introduction The status of persons with disabilities (PwDs) in any society reflects the depth of its commitment to equality, justice, and human dignity. For long, disability in India was viewed largely through a charity-based or medical lens, resulting in social exclusion, limited access to opportunities, and systemic discrimination. Recognizing the need for a rights-based framework,…