Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
| The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 | |
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| Parliament of India | |
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| Citation | Act No. 49 of 2016 |
| Territorial extent | India |
| Passed by | Rajya Sabha |
| Passed | 14 December 2016 |
| Passed by | Lok Sabha |
| Passed | 16 December 2016 |
| Assented to | 27 December 2016 |
| Commenced | 15 June 2017 |
| Legislative history | |
| First chamber: Rajya Sabha | |
| Bill title | The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014 |
| Bill citation | Bill No. I of 2014 |
| Introduced by | Mallikarjun Kharge |
| Introduced | 7 February 2014 |
| Committee report | Standing Committee Report |
| Final stages | |
| Reported from conference committee | 7 May 2015 |
| Repeals | |
| Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 2016 | |
| Status: In force | |
The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 is a disability law passed by the Parliament of India to fulfill its obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, ratified by India in 2007.[1] The Act replaces the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995.
Legislative history[edit]
The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014 was introduced into the Parliament on 7 February 2014 and passed by the Lok Sabha on 14 December 2016. The Bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 16 December 2016 and received the President's assent on 27 December 2016.[1] The Act become operational on 19 April 2017. The Central Government rules 2017 have been notified under Section 100 of the Act and have come into force with effect from 15 June 2017.[2]
Case law[edit]
Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister was the first one to be booked under this new legislation[3] when disability activist Satendra Singh (doctor) filed case against him on publicly humiliating a disabled employee.[4] The addition of thalassemia as a new disability under this new law allowed a Chhattisgarh girl with this disorder to get medical admission after Supreme Court's intervention.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014". PRS Legislative research. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ Mandhani, Apoorva (16 June 2017). "All Establishments Should Publish Equal Opportunity Policy: Rights Of Persons With Disabilities Rules, 2017 Notified". Live Law. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ "UP Minister Could Become First to Be Tried Under New Disability Law". The Wire.
- ^ "Delhi University doctor stands up for UP government employee's rights". The Times of India.
- ^ "Supreme Court helps girl with thalassaemia join medical course". Hindustan Times.