The plea states that Section 12 of the 2016 Act requires the appropriate government to, “Ensure that persons with disabilities are able to exercise the right to access any court, tribunal, authority, commission, or any other body having judicial or quasi judicial or investigative powers without discrimination based on disability”.
The petitioner has further stated that according to Chapter II, Section 7 (1)(d) of the Bar Council of India’s functions, it is mandated “to safeguard the rights, privileges, and interests of advocates” and that this provision does not differentiate between advocates with disabilities and other advocates.
“Data collection of lawyers who are persons with disabilities with respect to their disability is essential for increasing their representation in the bar, addressing their specific needs, providing support, advocating for their rights, informing policy development, and challenging stereotypes,” reads the plea.
Source: Barandbench
