MP High Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Ramps In All Public And Private Buildings In Indore For Access To Persons With Disabilities

A division bench of Justice Vivek Rusia and Justice Binod Kumar Dwivedi issued notices to the to the Centre, State and the Municipal Commissioner of Indore, returnable within four weeks.

The petitioner, claiming to be a social activist based in the city, submitted that despite the passage of nearly a decade since the enactment of the 2016 legislation, the fundamental accessibility obligation remains unfulfilled. The plea states that the Act imposes a binding obligation on both the State and private actors to provide 'reasonable accommodation' for persons with disabilities in all buildings, including government offices, educational institutes, police stations and hospitals.

The petition also stated that the petitioner conducted a personal site inspection between April 19 to 21, 2025 and submitted photographic evidence showing the absence of ramps in several key government buildings. It is argued that lack of such basic infrastructure constitutes a direct violation of the Constitutional guarantees of equality and dignity, as well as section 3 of the 2016 Act.

The plea adds that the absence of ramps impede the freedom of movement and access to essential services such as education, healthcare, justice and livelihood for persons with disabilities.

Furthermore, the plea prays for constitution of a high-powered committee to oversee the implementation and ensure compliance with the mandates of the 2016 Act.

The matter is listed for hearing on July 28.

For Petitioner: Advocate Abhinav Dhanodkar

For Union: Deputy Solicitor General Romesh Dave

For State: Additional Advocate General Anand Soni

Case Title: Dheeraj Mohniya Vs Union Of India And Others (WP No. 21172 of 2025)

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