SC’s e-accessibility order to push firms on digital inclusivity

The Supreme Court verdict last week, which directed the central government and regulatory bodies to ensure that digital infrastructure and services are accessible to all citizens, will help make digital services inclusive, especially for people with disabilities and other marginalised groups, said lawyers and experts.The top court in its April 30 order held that meaningful access to digital tools and services is a part of the fundamental right to the protection of life and personal liberty, and issued directions to the regulators to improve customer…