Articles by Rahul Bajaj
A formidable legacy in securing disability rights
Chandrachud’s tenure set a high benchmark, one that demands not just maintenance but continuous improvement in the quest for an inclusive judiciary
Published on Nov 21, 2024 08:17 PM IST
Rahul BajajVaishnavi Chaudhry
Judging disability: New SC script in medical admissions
The judgment offers a pathway for change, but real progress will depend on whether it is followed by action.
Updated on Oct 29, 2024 07:06 PM IST
Rahul BajajPrannv Dhawan
Proposed amendments to the disability certification unlikely to fix issues
The proposed amendments, at worst, will result in an already cumbersome certification process for persons with disabilities becoming even more so
Published on Sep 14, 2024 09:00 AM IST
SC’s order on news bulletins for disabled is welcome, but a lot needs to be done
Continued legal pressure and timely notification of accessibility standards are essential for meaningful progress in making media content accessible to all.
Published on Aug 18, 2024 09:15 AM IST
Rahul BajajVaishnavi Chaudhry
On disability rights, words matter as much as action
At the heart of the judgment is the Court’s observation that “words cultivate institutional discrimination”
Published on Jul 26, 2024 09:21 PM IST
Rahul BajajPrannv Dhawan
How a global disability rights icon views India
Haben Girma’s journey is a powerful indicator of what a disabled person, when provided the right support, can achieve
Published on Jan 04, 2024 10:10 PM IST
A cautionary tale for cause lawyers
The Supreme Court's verdict in the marriage equality case underscores the need for a step-by-step approach to cause lawyering.
Published on Nov 03, 2023 10:38 PM IST
For inclusive courtrooms, ensuring reasonable accommodation is vital
Sensitizing judges, providing accommodations, and promoting their professional growth are crucial steps to address challenges faced by lawyers with disabilities
Published on Aug 14, 2023 10:11 PM IST
Why the elevation of disabled advocate Moxa Kiran Thakker is important
Intrinsically, such appointments repudiate the theory that PwDs are not competent enough to discharge responsibilities.
Updated on Apr 24, 2023 07:42 PM IST
Disability rights: A call to our CJI to champion this cause with all his might
As a disabled person who served as one of Justice Chandrachud’s judicial clerks and witnessed his commitment to accessibility and disability rights, I hope that he ensures that this cause receives sustained institutional attention.
Updated on Nov 17, 2022 04:39 PM IST
Don't skirt the issue
The government must move quickly on the infrastructure front, writes Rahul Bajaj, Chairman, Bajaj Auto Ltd.
Updated on Feb 11, 2006 08:50 PM IST
None | Rahul Bajaj
Budget 2006: Don?t skirt the issue
Budgets are an annual occasion to present a coherent view of the economy and articulate the government?s economic policies.
Published on Feb 08, 2006 12:24 AM IST
None | Rahul Bajaj