Retrospective Exemption Under PwD Act and the Power to Mould Relief Under Article 226
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Case: UNION OF INDIA v. BALI RAM NO. 850808321
Court: Supreme Court of India
Date: 13-07-2026
Law: Constitution of India.
Highlights of the Judgment:
- Interpretation of Section 47 of the PwD Act, 1995, regarding the mandatory duty of employers to accommodate disabled employees.
- The prospective application of delegated legislation and exemption notifications under beneficial statutes.
- The legal standards required to establish the doctrine of waiver of statutory rights.
- The scope of High Court powers under Article 226 to mould relief despite deficient pleadings.
- Inapplicability of the 'no work, no pay' principle where non-employment is caused by the employer's illegal action.