Godrej DEI Lab, the diversity and inclusion arm of Godrej Industries Group, and Khaitan & Co, a leading full-service law firm, have commemorated International Day of Person with Disabilities. The second edition of the Khaitan & Co’s Handbook on Rights of Persons with Disabilities, in collaboration with Godrej DEI Lab, was unveiled at their Disability Inclusion Summit in Mumbai. The comprehensive handbook serves as a ready reckoner for understanding the evolution of Indian jurisprudence on disability rights framework.
“This event represents a crucial milestone in our ongoing commitment to workplace inclusion,” said Parmesh Shahani, Head of Godrej DEI Lab. Speaking about the importance of workplace inclusion, Aakash Choubey, Partner, Khaitan & Co, said, “Creating an inclusive workplace for persons with disabilities is not just a legal obligation but an imperative for organisations.”
The Handbook on Rights of Persons with Disabilities covers two crucial legislations – Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, offering insights into beneficiaries, entitlements, and remedies. It also provides legal guidance on fundamental rights, legal capacity, education, employment, healthcare, transport, and mental health.
