How To Make Films Accessible For The Disabled? What Delhi HC Order Means For India’s Quest For Equality

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On March 28, 2024, the Delhi High Court directed the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to finalise and notify guidelines to make films accessible to persons with disabilities, such as those with visual and hearing impairments, on or before July 15, 2024.  Hon’ble Justice Pratibha Singh, in her judgment, stressed the importance of making films accessible to persons with disabilities by making accessibility features mandatory, and directed the stakeholders to ensure compliance