Supreme Court expands role of prison reforms panel to oversee protection of disabled prisoners' rights
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Summary
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued directions to ensure the proper implementation of the rights of persons with disabilities in prisons across the country [Sathyan Naravoor v. Union of India].A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the order after noting the need for an effective, structured and uniform mechanism to address the issues faced by persons with disabilities."The rights of prisoners with disabilities must be recognised and effectuated in a manner that accords with a
Key Facts
Type Notification
Source Bar and Bench
Published Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 20 million government employees
Key Numbers
20 million central + state government employees
Rs 3.3 lakh crore transferred via DBT
1,500+ services on UMANG app
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right