The Delhi High Court has mandated OTT platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime to implement accessibility features such as audio descriptions, captioning, and Indian Sign Language for films to accommodate visually and hearing-impaired individuals. The ruling aims for inclusivity in upcoming and existing movies, with guidelines from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to follow.
On April 10, 2025, Mission Accessibility will host a discussion titled ‘Disability Rights and Beyond’ featuring Dr DY Chandrachud, former Chief Justice of India. The event aims to address disability rights, accessibility challenges, and promote inclusive legal frameworks for persons with disabilities at the India International Centre in New Delhi.
The Delhi High Court has mandated Rapido to rectify 170 accessibility errors in its app within four months, or cease operations in India. The court emphasized the need for compliance with accessibility laws, questioning prior oversight. This decision stems from a petition by visually impaired individuals highlighting the app’s significant accessibility failures.
The Delhi High Court has ordered Delhi University to conduct an accessibility audit of the Campus Law Centre following a petition by visually impaired student Jayant Singh Raghav. He highlighted the need for better infrastructure, including ramps and tactile flooring, to support students with disabilities who face significant mobility challenges on campus.
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, directed the Union government to rectify legal flaws regarding accessibility for disabled individuals under the RPWD Act. The Court emphasized the need for mandatory accessibility rules instead of non-enforceable guidelines, ordering compliance within three months and stakeholder consultations for effective implementation.
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.
The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, Today has converted a letter into a Public Interest Litigation to examine rules in Madhya Pradesh that prevent visually impaired candidates from becoming judicial officers. This proactive step highlights the judiciary’s commitment to addressing inequality and injustice, setting a precedent for a more inclusive legal system.
The Delhi High Court intervened in the eviction of a visually impaired assistant professor from her hostel at Delhi University, directing the university to provide suitable alternative accommodation and complete necessary civil works. This landmark case highlights the judiciary’s crucial role in safeguarding the rights and dignity of individuals with disabilities and setting a precedent for educational institutions.
