Jeeja Ghosh and Anr v. Union of India & Ors: Strengthening the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Aviation
The Jeeja Ghosh and Anr v. Union of India & Ors (2016) case was a landmark moment in asserting the rights of individuals with disabilities in India’s aviation industry. Jeeja Ghosh, an activist who has cerebral palsy, was forcibly removed from a SpiceJet flight, prompting a landmark Supreme Court decision. The Court reiterates the provisions of accessibility and reasonable accommodation as core rights, mandating compensation and stressing the importance of sensitivity training in airlines. This ruling reiterated the legal and ethical mandate to ensure dignity and non-discrimination for disabled travelers under the RTI Act and international standards.