Digital access is a right: SC directs KYC changes for disabled persons

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India still carrying 'poor country' tag?

It also directed different ministries to ask all regulating authorities, government or private, to follow accessibility standards as prescribed from time to time.

Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the fundamental right to life and personal liberty.

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Topics: Supreme Court digital access ruling Article 21 digital rights Disabled access to digital services Digital KYC guidelines disabled Right to digital identity India SC digital inclusion judgement Right to digital access India Facial disfigurement KYC India KYC for acid attack survivors SC ruling on technology and rights Inclusive digital ecosystems India Accessibility standards digital India Right to life reinterpretation technology

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Published On: 2025-04-30 @ 21:03:47 (1 days ago)

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