4-year battle by brother of mentally challenged woman abused by hawker couple shows state’s failure to implement law for those with disabilities
The cops allegedly did not register offences under the Disabilities Act, citing ignorance about the same. Representation pic
The brother of a differently abled woman is fighting a long battle for justice after his sister was abused and allegedly assaulted by two fruit vendors. The complainant, a lawyer, has pointed at the difficulties faced by them in filing a case under relevant sections of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act as well as the need for designated courts to deal with such cases. The two accused were granted bail by a court which did not have jurisdiction, leaving them free.
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