Supreme Court Issues 20 KYC Guidelines for Visually Impaired & Acid Attack Victims: “Digital Access is a Fundamental Right”

Today, On 30th April, The Supreme Court declared digital access a fundamental right and issued 20 directions to simplify the KYC process for visually impaired and acid attack victims, ensuring they can complete it without discrimination or unnecessary hardship.

Delhi HC Declines Intervention in PIL Seeking Centralized Portal for Financial Assets

A public interest plea in the Delhi High Court highlights the necessity for a centralized platform to monitor financial assets across various regulatory entities. The court acknowledged the issue but refrained from intervening. The plea addresses trapped funds in inoperative accounts, urging authorities to create guidelines for nominee details and ensure the recovery of unclaimed assets.

Acid Attack Survivors Advocate for Inclusive Digital KYC Guidelines in Supreme Court Petition

9-acid attack survivors have petitioned the Supreme Court of India, seeking directions to the central government to establish guidelines for an inclusive digital Know Your Customer (KYC) process, accommodating acid attack survivors and individuals with permanent eye damage.

Supreme Court refers Electoral Bonds case to Constitution Bench

On Monday, October 16, the Supreme Court decided to refer the petitions challenging the anonymous electoral bonds scheme to a Constitution Bench comprising five judges. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, while addressing the matter, stated, “In view of the importance of the issue raised, and with regard to Article 145(4) of the Constitution of […]