#reasonable accommodation

The CAT Principal Bench held that candidates seeking reservation under the PwD quota must strictly meet the exact locomotor disability specifications (One Arm/One Leg) notified in the recruitment advertisement; a general medical board certification for a different disability category (both legs affected) does not qualify the candidate for the reserved post.

The Calcutta High Court set aside HPCL’s withdrawal of LOI and forfeiture of ₹20,000 deposit, holding it violated RPWD Act 2016’s reasonable accommodation and directing reconsideration of petitioner request to substitute a disabled applicant in 8 weeks.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed that employees with certified 40% permanent disability must have their transfer requests reconsidered under Clause 28 of the state’s transfer policy, even when administrative exigency is claimed. This ruling reinforces the duty to provide reasonable accommodation in public employment and sets a binding precedent for disability-sensitive administrative decisions across state departments.

The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that transferring a teacher with permanent locomotor disability to a location exacerbating his physical hardship violates the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. The judgment mandates that public employers must prioritize accommodation over administrative convenience, setting a critical precedent for disability-inclusive public service policies.

The Delhi High Court holds that requiring physically present IHBAS medical evaluations for severely incapacitated patients violates the RPWD Act’s mandate of reasonable accommodation. Private treating doctors’ reports must be accepted as legally sufficient, ensuring dignity and access to justice for those with irreversible cognitive and physical disabilities.

Rajasthan High Court rules that Article 309 imposes a constitutional duty on public employers to grant joining extensions for medical officers completing PG courses at institutions like AIIMS. The State must facilitate document release from third parties to enable compliance, setting a precedent for balancing service obligations with professional development.

Madras High Court rules that administrative inaction on disability-based transfer requests violates constitutional rights under Articles 14 and 21, directing Annamalai University to consider the representation of a hearing-impaired employee within three weeks. The judgment reinforces the duty of public employers to provide reasonable accommodation under disability policies.

Madras HC ruled that birth in Puducherry qualifies an individual for a nativity certificate even after temporary relocation for caregiving, reinforcing domicile rights. The court also held that denying employment to a person with disability (PwD) based on a non-functional medical assessment violates the statutory duty of reasonable accommodation under the RPwD Act, 2016, impacting PwD employment rights and state domicile policies.

Bombay High Court holds that administrative delays in disability certification cannot deprive candidates of admission rights under NEET PG 2025, affirming equitable access under disability rights law.

Madras High Court holds that denying promotion to a disabled employee solely on physical standards violates Section 20(3) of RPwD Act, 2016 and Article 14 of the Constitution.