Madras High Court Rejects PIL Challenging Use Of 'Derogatory Terminologies' (Divyang/Divyangjan) For Persons With Disabilities

Sparsh Upadhyay

25 April 2021 11:13 AM IST

The greater emphasis should be on the effective measures adopted by the State rather than following the fad of political correctness as to the expressions used to describe them: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court earlier this week disposed of a Public Interest Litigation Petition without giving any directions/relief which sought removal of the 'derogatory terminologies' (divyang/divyangjan) or 'mental retardation' or any such terminologies from use in all legislation, policies, government regulations and government websites and from public discourse.Before the Bench of Chief...

Madras High Court Rejects PIL Challenging Use Of 'Derogatory Terminologies' (Divyang/Divyangjan) For Persons With Disabilities

Sparsh Upadhyay

The greater emphasis should be on the effective measures adopted by the State rather than following the fad of political correctness as to the expressions used to describe them: Madras High Court

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