Ensuring Rights for Children with Disabilities: Justice B.V. Nagarathna's Call to Action

Justice B.V. Nagarathna emphasized the need for the wide realization of the rights of children living with disabilities. Speaking at a national consultation, she called for policy and legal actions for their inclusion and protection. She also highlighted the importance of creating a nurturing family environment and a national roadmap for the protection of these children.

Supreme Court judge Justice B.V. Nagarathna has called for the comprehensive realization of the rights of children living with disabilities. Speaking on Sunday at the closure of a national consultation focused on these children's rights, Justice Nagarathna stressed the importance of affirmative action to enable them to become constructive citizens.

Justice Nagarathna, chairperson of the apex court's juvenile justice committee, highlighted that children, irrespective of disabilities, have the right to media consumption, safety, and a family environment. She urged states to remove barriers hindering accessibility and inclusion while stressing the need for a monitored state action plan.

She advocated for a national roadmap with actionable commitments, and a more inclusive justice system, underscoring the importance of informed data and the utilization of technology to support these initiatives. Justice Nagarathna concluded with an appeal for a collaborative effort to ensure the safety and progress of every child in the country.