As a Distinguished Research Fellow at the Center for Disability Studies (CDS) at NALSAR University of Law in Hyderabad, he has been instrumental in shaping data-driven accessibility policies. He was a key member of the team that produced the Finding Sizes for All (FSA) report, commissioned by India's Supreme Court as part of its ongoing monitoring of accessibility and inclusion efforts. Delivered in 2024, the FSA report outlines the current state of national accessibility adherence and has guided future court rulings and policy decisions. Advocacy and Legal Contributions.
Nilesh serves as the primary petitioner in Nilesh Singit vs. Union of India, Writ Petition (Civil) No. 228 of 2006, Diary No. 11224/2006, a significant Public Interest Litigation case before the Supreme Court of India that tackles accessibility and inclusion under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (2016).
He has also played a role in the reforms advanced through the related case of Rajive Raturi vs. Union of India (W.P. Civil No. 243 of 2005), where the Finding Sizes for All report was submitted and formed the basis for the Court's key findings on accessibility. Although the case is officially listed under the Raturi name, Nilesh's dual role as petitioner and researcher highlights his ongoing involvement in legal policy and the framework of accessibility improvements. Expertise Areas