The Supreme Court of India has directed the Centre to frame a policy on disability rights, to ensure that persons with disabilities have equal access to education, employment, and healthcare. Background: The case originated from a petition filed by a group of disability rights activists who argued that the government had failed to implement the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Parties: The petitioners, represented by senior advocate Colin Gonsalves, argued that the government had failed to provide adequate facilities and services for persons with disabilities, while the government, represented by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, contended that it was taking steps to implement the Act. Legal issues: The court examined the issue of disability rights and whether the government had failed to implement the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Court observations: The Supreme Court observed that the government had a constitutional obligation to protect the rights of persons with disabilities and that it must take concrete steps to implement the Act. The court also noted that the government's failure to provide adequate facilities and services for persons with disabilities was a violation of their fundamental rights. Significance: The judgment is significant as it highlights the need for greater protection and empowerment of persons with disabilities. The court's ruling will have implications for the government's policies and programs for persons with disabilities and will also impact the rights of persons with disabilities to education, employment, and healthcare.