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Delhi HC: Disability Percentage Alone Cannot Ensure Reservation Without RPwD Act Conditions

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  • The Delhi High Court has ruled that a disability percentage alone does not guarantee reservation under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (RPwD Act).
  • The Court upheld an expert committee's decision excluding MRKH Syndrome Type-II from the list of specified disabilities.
  • It emphasized that a State-issued certificate indicating 50% disability cannot independently qualify an individual for reservation under Section 32 of the RPwD Act.
  • This ruling clarifies eligibility criteria, potentially impacting many seeking reservations based on disability assessments.

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