LawgistThe Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act
9Home and family
(1) No child with disability shall be separated from his or her parents on the ground of disability except on an order of competent court, if required, in the best interest of the child.
(2) Where the parents are unable to take care of a child with disability, the competent court shall place such child with his or her near relations, and failing that within the community in a family setting or in exceptional cases in shelter home run by the appropriate Government or non-governmental organisation, as may be required.
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RIGHTS AND ENTITLEMENTS
- 3 Equality and non-discrimination
- 4 Women and children with disabilities
- 5 Community life
- 6 Protection from cruelty and inhuman treatment
- 7 Protection from abuse, violence and exploitation
- 8 Protection and safety
- 9 Home and family
- 10 Reproductive rights
- 11 Accessibility in voting
- 12 Access to justice
- 13 Legal capacity
- 14 Provision for guardianship
- 15 Designation of authorities to support
