Supreme Court Calls for State Data on Rehabilitation Centres for Children with Disabilities

The Supreme Court sought State-wise information on regulatory standards and oversight of rehabilitation centres serving children with disabilities.

Background

The proceeding addresses whether institutional facilities are properly regulated and whether children and families receive adequate protection.

Legal issue

The Court is examining standards, supervision and accountability across States rather than allegations against one identified centre.

Court’s approach

It called for comparable data to understand the existing regulatory framework before considering any nationwide directions.

What follows

The States and concerned authorities must provide information for the Court’s further consideration. No final uniform code was announced at this stage.