Synopsis

This judgment represents the culmination of a long-standing judicial effort to ensure the creation and proper funding of a national fund for the empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). It stems from the landmark decision in Indian Banks’ Association v. Devkala Consultancy Service (2004), which directed banks to contribute to a Trust Fund. The present order examines the final compliance report submitted by a Supreme Court-monitored Committee, acknowledges the completion of its mandate, and formally dissolves the Committee. The Court holds that with the advent of a comprehensive statutory framework under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, further judicial supervision is unnecessary, and the management of the fund is now an executive function governed by law.

I. Basic Information of the Judgment

Case Title: Ravi Shankar Bhushan vs. Union of India & Ors.

Citation: 2026 INSC 50

Court: Supreme Court of India

Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath & Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta

Bench Type: Division Bench (Not a Constitutional Bench)

Jurisdiction Exercised: Civil Original Jurisdiction (in a Miscellaneous Application arising from a Writ Petition)

Date of Judgment: 12 January 2026

Nature of Proceeding: Miscellaneous Application No. 2327 of 2025, filed in the disposed-of Writ Petition (Civil) No. 360 of 2009.

II. Legal Framework & Governing Precedents

A. Primary Statutes:

1. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPwD Act): The co

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