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Supreme Court Seeks Responses on Accessible Airport Facilities for Persons with Disabilities
Nyaya Prep • Published • Updated • 3 min read
The Supreme Court issued notice on a public-interest petition seeking effective maintenance of accessible facilities across Indian airports.
The Supreme Court issued notice on a public-interest petition seeking effective maintenance of accessible facilities across Indian airports.
Background
The petitioner cited problems involving tactile paths, Braille signs, priority check-in, accessible digital systems, mobility aids and screening procedures. Responses were sought from the aviation ministry, DGCA, Airports Authority, CISF and Digi Yatra Foundation.
Legal issue and reasoning
The petition alleges systemic failures to implement existing accessibility rules. Those allegations have not yet been adjudicated, and issuance of notice is not a final finding of non-compliance.
Consequence and next step
The respondent authorities must address the concerns in court. The proceedings may clarify how statutory accessibility standards are to be monitored and enforced in civil aviation.
Advocates: Advocates Rahul Bajaj, Amar Jain, Sarah and Amritesh Mishra; AoR Ashutosh Senger
Act: Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016; Civil Aviation Accessibility Standards
Source: Original publisher report
Reported 12 October 2026. Underlying signed order not independently verified unless stated.
- Disability Rights
- SC
- 12 October 2026