Delhi High Court Calls for Amendment to Disabilities Act to Carry Forward Unfilled PWD Seats in Colleges

In this ruling, the Delhi High Court recommended amending the Disabilities Act to enable the carry-forward of unfilled education reservation seats earmarked for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) to subsequent academic years. This would ensure effective utilization of reserved seats and promote equitable access to higher education. The Court recognized that unfilled PWD seats often go wasted due to low enrollment or procedural lapses, detrimentally impacting the disabled community’s right to education. The recommendation emphasizes administrative reforms for inclusive educational opportunities and structural facilitation of affirmative action mandates. The judgment supports social justice imperatives and the goal of ensuring meaningful participation of PWD individuals in academic arenas.