A three-judge Bench of the Supreme Court has granted relief to persons with disabilities across the country by allowing reservation in promotion in all groups for those employed in public sector jobs. The Bench led by Justice Rohinton F.Nariman confirmed that 3% reservation should be given to disabled persons both in direct recruitment and in promotions. Included under The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995”, were eligible for reservation in promotion.
