Hello , In view of the recent harassment cases by the airlines with the disabled people, I would suggest that it is high time that we demand Constitutional amendment for protection under Article 15. Such instances must be declared an offence and must be penalized .We must strive for a statutory protection somewhat on the same lines as provided to SC/ST. Such acts are violation of the civil rights and civic liberty of the disable people and should be considered an infringement of the right to live with dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution, If the right to travel abroad can come within the purview of the right to life than such acts also amount to violation of the Human Rights of the disabled people. There must be protection officers with power to take action on complaint and the power to take action suo moto .Not to say that such legal provisions would cure the problem but it will certainly create awareness and may also act as deterrent .This will make such instances an issue of Human Right violation and sensitize the people.
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