Karnataka High Court Seeks Status Report on Implementation of Disability Rights Law

The Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to file a status report within six weeks on the measures taken for the effective implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPwD Act). 

The direction came while hearing a PIL highlighting serious lapses, including the non-functional statutory disability fund and the State’s failure to implement the mandatory 5% reservation in public employment for persons with disabilities.

The Bench noted that compliance with the RPwD Act cannot be delayed and requires coordinated administrative action. The matter will be heard next on February 4, 2026, after the court reviews the State’s compliance report.

[Y Karthik & Ors V State of Karnataka & Ors]