(Dipak Misra, C.J. and A.M. Khanwilkar and D.Y. Chandrachud, JJ.)
Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy _________________________ Petitioner
v.
Union of India & Ors. ____________________________ Respondent(s)
Writ Petition(s)(Civil) No(s). 1151/2017, decided on September 10, 2018
The Order of the court was delivered by
Order
1. Mr. Raju Ramachandran, learned senior counsel has filed certain ‘Suggestions’ as part of his submissions. He has given 11 suggestions.
2. Out of the 11 suggestions, suggestion nos. 10 and 11 pertain to the legislative realm. Mr. Venugopal, learned Attorney General would pray for six weeks’ time in respect of these two aspects.
3. As far as the other 9 suggestions are concerned, prima facie we are of the view that they would fall within the executive sphere. The said suggestions are – (i) Awareness, Sensitisation and Dissemination of action taken; (ii) Non-discrimination; (iii) Pensionary benefits for persons affected by leprosy; (iv) Healthcare and Rehabilitation; (v) Housing assistance; (vi) Education; (vii) Employment and livelihood; (viii) Welfare; and (ix) Language and Expression.
4. We would request Mr. Venugopal, learned Attorney General to assist with regard to the aforesaid 9 aspects by filing his suggestions within four weeks hence.
5. All the States shall file their response with regard to the steps taken and to be taken, keeping in view the constitutional goal.
6. List after six weeks.
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