On April 21, 2026, the Supreme Court of India instructed a high-powered committee to broaden its focus and devise a detailed plan to make prisons more accessible for individuals with disabilities. The committee, chaired by former Supreme Court Justice S. Ravindra Bhat, is tasked with ensuring that the rights of disabled prisoners are recognized and upheld in a humane, rights-based manner. The court emphasized that incarceration should not undermine the fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 14 (right to equal treatment) and 21 (right to a dignified life) of the Indian Constitution. This initiative reflects a significant step towards improving the conditions of disabled individuals within the correctional system while balancing necessary security measures.