The Supreme Court on September 25 asked the Centre to respond to a plea which sought that quantum of assistance to persons with disabilities should be 25% higher than those given to others under similar social welfare schemes.
A Bench headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud issued notice to the Centre seeking its response on the petition filed by Delhi-based organisation ‘Bhumika Trust’ and posted the matter for hearing after four weeks.
The Bench, also comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, requested Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati to assist the Supreme Court in the matter.