Archive · 20 May 2025
Delhi High Court Orders OTT Accessibility Guidelines
Imagine watching movies online, but you can't hear or see everything clearly.
The Delhi High Court wants to make sure everyone can enjoy these movies.
They told the government to create rules to help people with disabilities watch online videos.
This means adding things like audio descriptions, captions, and sign language.
The court also told online movie platforms to make some specific movies accessible.
This helps everyone understand and enjoy the same stories.
The Delhi High Court directed the Centre to expedite guidelines for accessibility features on OTT platforms.
The order was in response to a plea for accessibility features for individuals with disabilities.
The court ordered OTT platforms to include features like audio description and captioning in specified films.
The petitioner argued for accessibility under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act.
The court will revisit the case on July 17.
- Who
- The Delhi High Court, the Centre, OTT platforms, and individuals with disabilities.
- What
- The Delhi High Court ordered the government to speed up guidelines on accessibility features for OTT platforms.
- When
- May 19, 2025.
- Where
- Delhi High Court.
- Why
- To ensure that people with disabilities can enjoy content on OTT platforms.
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Date of Order
- May 19, 2025
- Subject
- Accessibility features on OTT platforms
- Plaintiff
- Mr. Akshat Baldwa
- Relevant Act
- Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act
- Features Mentioned
- Audio description, same-language captioning, Indian Sign Language
- Next Hearing Date
- July 17