

Rights of Persons With Disabilities Act, 2016
Rights of Persons With Disabilities Act, 2016
This edition of The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (Act 49 of 2016, dated 28-12-2016, w.e.f. 19-4-2017), updated with all amendments including The Repealing and Amending (Second) Act, 2017 (4 of 2018) and the latest notifications, serves as a comprehensive and reliable legal reference for students preparing for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), as well as professionals in law, disability rights, public administration, and social welfare.
The book presents the bare text of the law—precisely as enacted—without commentary or interpretation, making it ideal for examination purposes and statutory referencing. It consolidates provisions ensuring equality, non-discrimination, accessibility, and full participation of persons with disabilities in all spheres of life, supported by relevant allied rules and guidelines.
The content spans the full scope of the Act, including:
• Recognition of rights, entitlements, and protections for persons with disabilities
• Reservation in education, employment, and political participation
• Accessibility standards for public buildings, transportation, and information services
• Special measures for women and children with disabilities
• Penal provisions for violation of rights
• Allied Rules and guidelines incorporated for complete coverage:
– The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017 (as amended up to 2024)
– The National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999 and Rules (as amended)
– The Delhi Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2018
– Guidelines for Evaluation and Assessment of Autism and Procedure for Certification
– Guidelines for the National Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, 2021
This edition is particularly suitable for:
• AIBE aspirants seeking a statutorily accurate and updated resource
• Law students and academicians studying human rights and disability laws
• Practising advocates handling disability rights, equality, and social justice cases
• NGOs, activists, and policymakers working in disability welfare and inclusion
• Government officials and administrators ensuring compliance with statutory obligations
Whether used in the exam hall, the courtroom, or in social advocacy, this updated text delivers the full legislative authority of The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, as it applies in 2024.
Book Format | : | Paperback |
Language | : | English |
ISBN-13 | : | 9789356036260 |
Book Edition | : | 2024 |
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