Delhi High Court Demands Action for Disabled Students' Accommodation

The Delhi High Court has given the Delhi government a final opportunity to submit a status report regarding accommodation for blind students pursuing higher education. Despite previous instructions, the report was not filed, and the court warned that a decision will be made based on available materials if submission is delayed further.

The Delhi High Court has issued a last chance to the Delhi government to present a status report concerning the housing needs faced by several blind students during their educational journey.

Justice Sachin Datta criticized the social welfare department for failing to submit the report despite clear directions. The court has now provided a final four-week period for compliance.

The case involves five students who completed their schooling at the Institution for the Blind in Lajpat Nagar, after which they were forced to leave the hostel. The petition argues that the social welfare department must offer alternative accommodations as the students pursue degrees at Delhi University.