Supreme Court Directs Centre to Frame Strict Law Protecting Dignity of People with Disabilities

Nov 28, 2025 12:54 am CST

India's Supreme Court has called for stringent legislation similar to the SC-ST Act to criminalize derogatory remarks against people with disabilities and rare genetic disorders. The court directed social media influencers who made insensitive jokes to conduct monthly programs featuring success stories of disabled individuals and raise funds for treatment, particularly for those with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. The bench also emphasized the need for an independent regulatory body to monitor offensive content on digital platforms.