accessibility Archives

Rule 15(1) contravenes legislative intent of RPWD Act; SC directs Union to form mandatory rules to ensure accessibility of public places for disabled

“While it is true that accessibility is a right that requires “progressive realization”, this cannot mean that there is no base level of non-negotiable rules that must be adhered to. While the formulation of detailed guidelines by the various ministries is undoubtedly a laudable step, this must be done in addition to prescribing mandatory rules, and not in place of it.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court constitutes Committee of experts to ensure availability and accessibility of medical facilities in Delhi hospitals

“Under Article 47 read with Article 21 of the Constitution, it is the obligation of State to ensure a robust public health system.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court issues directions to provide infrastructure to ensure persons with disabilities can participate in proceedings

“No citizen in this country should feel that due to his physical or mental disability, justice is not done to him either due to lack of material infrastructure or moral, ethical, sensitive and understanding by the judicial system.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Make “Pathaan” accessible to visually and hearing impaired persons; Delhi High Court directs Yash Raj Films to prepare audio description, subtitles, and closed captions for the movie

The Delhi High Court directs Yash Raj Films to prepare audio description, subtitles, and closed captions for the movie “Pathaan” so that the movie could be made accessible to visually and hearing impaired persons.