At last, accessibility for all

SC judgment is anticipated to instigate a substantial revision of the accessibility mandate for persons with disabilities as well as other demographic groups

- SHASHANK PANDEY

site for enjoying the right to form opinions and express oneself. Therefore, it's imperative to remove the inaccessibility that can be in the form of built-in environment, transport systems, and communication channels to ensure equality, freedom, and human dignity.

The SC reiterated that the accessibility component is not restricted to PwDs but has been envisioned as a universal design to create products, services, and environments that all people use regardless of ability, age, and gender. A two-pronged approach of accessibility will be required for this: accessibility in existing establishments (public and private) and transforming new structures, i.e., new infrastructure and services. This categorization was imperative in allowing better governance of accessibility mandate in existing and future products, services, or infrastructure.

Differentiating groups