The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to respond to a petition demanding accessible TV content for visually impaired and hearing-impaired viewers. The plea says lack of audio description, captions and sign language violates disability rights under the RPwD Act.
The Delhi High Court has mandated the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to establish comprehensive accessibility guidelines by July 15, 2024, ensuring full enjoyment of films and OTT content by hearing and visually impaired individuals. The court emphasized the necessity of inclusion and reasonable compliance timeframe, highlighting accessibility as a legal right.
