Bombay High Court Pulls Up Maharashtra Govt Over Advisory Board On Persons With Disabilities Remaining Defunct Since 2020

The Bombay High Court, in a suo motu PIL, is reviewing Maharashtra's compliance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act. It seeks to ensure the State Advisory Board's constitution, which was delayed despite legal mandates, is in place. This board is crucial for safeguarding disability rights and advising the state on policy formulation. The court emphasized the government's duty to implement the Act's provisions promptly to protect the rights of disabled persons effectively.