Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par to Courtrooms: Constitutional Analysis of Key Disability Rights Rulings in India

The journey that India has taken in terms of disability rights has been extraordinary, beginning with the compassionate depiction of dyslexia in Taare Zameen Par and ending with the harsh directions of the Supreme Court. A sturdy framework has been established as a result of constitutional provisions of equality and dignity, which have been strengthened by the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act of 2016, as well as a number of progressive rulings. The desire of the judiciary to bring about genuine change is demonstrated by landmark cases such as Rajive Raturi, Vikash Kumar, and Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities. As India continues to make progress, the combination of law, policy, and public will will continue to be essential in order to guarantee that every individual with a disability is able to participate in society in an equal and complete manner.