A Policy Framework for Evidence-Based and Inclusive Courtrooms Design
India is building the justice systems of the future. The question is whether they will be accessible to all. This working paper makes the case for inclusive, barrier-free, and citizen-centric court infrastructure. Because access to justice begins long before a hearing begins.
Key Focus Areas:
- Accessible Justice & Inclusive Society
- Evidence-Based Policy & Universal Design
- Equal Access for All & Stronger Democracy
Released on: 21 May 2026 (Global Accessibility Awareness Day - GAAD 2026)
Joint Publication: The Office of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) & Inclusive Divyangjan Entrepreneur Association (IDEA)
Research Partner: The Capital P Lab
Audit Team: Shanoo Batra, Sakshi Chaudhary, Joyita Maiti, Nikhil Kumar
Research Team: Mallikarjuna Iytha, Ar. C. Aditi Kumar, Arti Mishra Saran, Dr. Neha Vaddiparti
Designed by: Shridhar Rode
Tags
- #Accessibility
- #Sectoral Policy
- #Inclusion
- #Court Infrastructure
- #Access to Justice
- #GAAD 2026