Digital Access A Fundamental Right: Supreme Court
On 30th April 2025, in a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court (SC) of India held that digital access is an essential part of the fundamental right to life and liberty enshrined in Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
Background of the Case
The judgment was based on a petition filed by a group of acid attack survivors led by Pragya Prasun and others, and a separate plea by Amar Jain, who is visually impaired.
Key Concerns Raised by the Petitioners
- As per the petitioners, while it is mandatory for regulated entities to carry out offline regulation at ground level, many ....
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