Initiation of disciplinary proceedings against persons with mental disabilities facet of indirect discrimination: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that a person with a disability is entitled to protection under the RPwD Act as long as the disability was one of the factors for the discriminatory act.
Justice Surya kant, Justice DY Chandtachud and Justice Vikram Nath
Justice Surya kant, Justice DY Chandtachud and Justice Vikram Nath

The Supreme Court has held that persons with mental disabilities are at a disadvantage when it comes to complying with workplace standards and initiating disciplinary proceedings against such persons is a facet of indirect discrimination [Ravinder Kumar Dhariwal vs Union of India].

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