ALL BENGAL BLIND TEACHERS ASSOCIATION AND ANR RAKESH JANA vs UNION OF INDIA AND ORS — WPA(P)/212/2026
Case under The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act ,2016 Section NA. Disposed: Contested--DISPOSED on 08th May 2026.
CNR: WBCHCA0199882026
Next Hearing
06th May 2026
Filing Number
WPA(P)/214/2026
Filing Date
28-04-2026
Registration No
WPA(P)/212/2026
Registration Date
28-04-2026
Judge
HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE SUJOY PAUL , HON'BLE JUSTICE PARTHA SARATHI SEN
Coram
HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE SUJOY PAUL , HON'BLE JUSTICE PARTHA SARATHI SEN
Bench Type
Division Bench
Category
GROUP A (WRIT MATTERS) ( 1 )
Sub-Category
Public Interest Litigation ( 21 )
Judicial Branch
MANDAMUS SECTION
Decision Date
08th May 2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--DISPOSED
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
ALL BENGAL BLIND TEACHERS ASSOCIATION AND ANR RAKESH JANA
CHINMOY MONDAL
Respondent(s)
UNION OF INDIA AND ORS
THE ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA
THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER, WB
Hearing History
Judge: HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE SUJOY PAUL , HON'BLE JUSTICE PARTHA SARATHI SEN
NEW MOTION
PIL
| Date | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 06-05-2026 | NEW MOTION |
| 08-05-2026 | PIL |
Orders
The court disposed of the petition by permitting petitioners to file a comprehensive representation with the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding a disability-sensitive framework for deploying persons with disability in electoral processes. The ECI must consider and decide on this representation within 90 days and communicate the outcome to petitioners. Petitioners retain liberty to pursue remaining grievances through appropriate forums. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
The court disposed of the petition by permitting petitioners to file a comprehensive representation with the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding a disability-sensitive framework for deploying persons with disability in electoral processes. The ECI must consider and decide on this representation within 90 days and communicate the outcome to petitioners. Petitioners retain liberty to pursue remaining grievances through appropriate forums. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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