Allahabad HC Pulls Up Registry Over Disabled Litigant's Lack of Aid

• Allahabad HC criticized its Registry after a disabled litigant struggled to access the courtroom unassisted, despite existing disability-friendly infrastructure.
• The court ordered the Registry to submit a comprehensive list of accessibility measures and their operational procedures for disabled individuals.
• The litigant and his wife sought protection from an FIR filed by her family, who opposed their marriage; the court noted they were adults and married voluntarily.
• The High Court directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Agra, to ensure the security of the disabled litigant due to threats from his wife's family.
• Petitioners were exempted from future personal appearances given the difficulties faced in reaching the court.

Why It Matters: This shows courts must ensure dignified access for disabled litigants.