Stereotyping differently-abled persons in visual media perpetuates discrimination: SC
Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud emphasized accurate portrayals of differently-abled persons, mentioning Nipun Malhotra's plea against 'Aankh Micholi' for deprecatory references. The Supreme Court urged creators to depict multi-dimensional realities, achievements, and contributions to combat stereotypes, ableist characterisation, and institutional discrimination, promoting inclusivity and social participation.
|
||||
|
||||
💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News MentionsSupreme Court of India Highest court of jurisdiction in India'Provocative' song case: SC issues notice to Gujarat govt, stays proceedings against Congress's Imran PratapgarhiThe Supreme Court stayed proceedings against Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi after he was charged for posting an edited video with an allegedly provocative song in..IndiaTimes Relief for Rahul Gandhi; Supreme Court stays defamation case for remarks on Amit ShahThe Supreme Court has stayed proceedings against Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case for allegedly making defamatory remarks about Amit Shah during the 2019 Lok..IndiaTimes Supreme Court pulls up MCD on trash management, asks government to step inThe Supreme Court criticized the MCD for failing to manage solid waste in Delhi, where 3,000 tonnes of waste are dumped untreated daily. The court was dismayed..IndiaTimes Supreme Court: PMLA accused in jail for over a yr without chargesheet can be given bailThe Supreme Court stated that an accused can be considered for bail in money laundering cases if they have spent over a year in jail without charges being..IndiaTimes SC refuses bail on med grounds to PFI ex-chief in UAPA caseSupreme Court denies bail to former PFI chairman E Abubacker, arrested under UAPA, citing an unsatisfactory medical report. Abubacker's house arrest plea was..IndiaTimes Supreme Court of the United States Highest court of jurisdiction in the USSupreme Court stays defamation case on Rahul for Shah remarkThe Supreme Court has temporarily stopped the trial court proceedings against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case. This case involves allegations that..IndiaTimes TMC got Rs 612cr via poll bonds in last fiscal, BRS Rs 496cr, BJD Rs 246crRegional parties in India received significant donations through electoral bonds in 2023-24 before the Supreme Court scrapped the bonds in February 2024...IndiaTimes 'Halal' certification making items costlier: Govt tells Supreme CourtThe Centre informed the Supreme Court about the widespread application of halal certification beyond food items, affecting prices significantly. The solicitor..IndiaTimes Chief Justice Roberts takes center stage for Trump's high-stakes swearing-in for the second time Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:27Published Donald Trump inauguration: Jaishankar carries PM Modi’s letter for Trump ahead of swearing-in ceremonyExternal affairs minister S Jaishankar is carrying a personal letter from PM Modi for US President-elect Donald Trump. Jaishankar will attend Trump's..IndiaTimes You Might Like |