Question : SAFETY OF HANDICAPPED PERSONS



(a) whether the legal provisions are inadequate to provide safety of the handicapped persons at present;

(b) if so, whether the Union Government have received representations for making amendments in the existing penal code and other laws to help the handicapped;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF LAW, JUSTICE AND COMPANY AFFAIRS AND SHIPPING (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)

(a) to (d): The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.