Stereotyping differently-abled persons in visual media perpetuates discrimination: SC

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Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud emphasized accurate portrayals of differently-abled persons, mentioning Nipun Malhotra’s plea against ‘Aankh Micholi’ for deprecatory references. The Supreme Court urged creators to depict multi-dimensional realities, achievements, and contributions to combat stereotypes, ableist characterisation, and institutional discrimination, promoting inclusivity and social participation.