1. Heading of the Judgment

Reena Banerjee & Anr. vs Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors
Civil Appeal No. 11938 of 2016 along with Writ Petition (Civil) No. 116 of 1998
Decided on: September 12, 2025
Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta

Citation

Reena Banerjee & Anr. vs Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors., 2025 INSC 1101 (Supreme Court of India, September 12, 2025).

2. Related Laws and Legal Framework

The judgment is grounded in a comprehensive legal framework, encompassing both international conventions and Indian laws:

A. International Instruments:

• United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD): Ratified by India in 2007. Key articles relied upon include Article 9 (Accessibility), Article 14 (Liberty and Security), Article 19 (Right to live independently and be included in the community).

• Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR): Articles 1, 2 (Equality, Dignity), and Article 25 (Adequate Standard of Living).

• International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR): Articles 6 (Right to Life), 7 (Freedom from Torture), and 9 (Liberty and Security).

• International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR): Articles 6 (Right to Work), 12 (Right to Health),

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