Amicus Curiae Proposes DMA-Like Plan for Disabled Military Cadets
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Inclusion of Disabled Cadets in Military Academies
This mind map illustrates the key aspects of the Amicus Curiae's proposal for including disabled cadets in military academies, drawing parallels with the Delhi Metropolitan Academy (DMA) model. It highlights the legal basis, benefits, and challenges associated with this initiative.
Inclusion of Disabled Cadets in Military Academies
- ●Legal Basis
- ●DMA Model (2022)
- ●Benefits
- ●Challenges
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Constitutional provisions related to equality and non-discrimination
The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
Role of the judiciary in promoting inclusivity
Government policies and schemes for disabled individuals
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1. Consider the following statements regarding the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016: 1. It mandates reservation in promotion for persons with disabilities in government jobs. 2. It defines 'disability' based on an evolving and dynamic concept. 3. It provides for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
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Answer: B
Statement 1 is incorrect as the Act does not explicitly mandate reservation in promotion. Statements 2 and 3 are correct as the Act defines disability based on an evolving concept and provides for penalties for offences.
2. In the context of the recent proposal by an amicus curiae for a DMA-like plan for disabled military cadets, which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding the role of an amicus curiae?
- A.An amicus curiae is appointed by the court to provide expertise on a specific issue.
- B.The amicus curiae's opinion is binding on the court.
- C.An amicus curiae assists the court in arriving at a just decision.
- D.The amicus curiae is often appointed in cases involving complex legal or factual issues.
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Answer: B
The opinion of an amicus curiae is not binding on the court. The court considers the amicus curiae's input but makes its own independent judgment.
3. Which of the following constitutional provisions directly relates to ensuring equality and non-discrimination for persons with disabilities?
- A.Article 14
- B.Article 17
- C.Article 21A
- D.Article 32
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Answer: A
Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws, which is directly relevant to ensuring non-discrimination for persons with disabilities. While other articles are important, Article 14 is the most directly related.
4. Assertion (A): Inclusive education aims to integrate students with disabilities into mainstream schools. Reason (R): Segregated educational settings often limit the social and academic development of students with disabilities. In the context of the above statements, which of the following is correct?
- A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
- B.Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
- C.A is true, but R is false.
- D.A is false, but R is true.
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Answer: A
Both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason correctly explains why inclusive education is important. Segregated settings can hinder development, making integration a key goal.