Bombay High Court Disposes PIL Following Formulation of Disability Rights Rules

The Bombay High Court has closed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Yash Charitable Trust, which sought the formulation of rules under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 to implement the provisions of the Act. 

During the hearing, the State counsel informed the court that the Maharashtra State Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2024, had been framed and published on September 5, 2024, as mandated by Section 101 of the Act.

Acknowledging the compliance, the court disposed of the petition.