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Accessibility Standards — Landmark Judgments
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Landmark Judgments
Rajive Raturi v. Union of India & Others
2017The Supreme Court directed the Central Government to ensure that all government buildings, public transport, and information systems comply with accessibility standards within…
Disabled Rights Group v. Chief Minister, Govt. of NCT of Delhi
2015Delhi High Court mandated accessibility audits for all government buildings and established timelines for compliance. The judgment created precedent for judicial monitoring of…
National Association for the Blind v. Union of India
2019The Supreme Court directed that all government websites must comply with WCAG 2.1 guidelines within six months. This judgment specifically addressed digital accessibility and…