As Swiggy, Zepto face legal heat, MIB tells OTTs to fix accessibility features

In a significant push for digital inclusivity, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has issued a fresh advisory to streaming platforms, calling on them to improve accessibility features for persons with disabilities (PwDs) in accordance with Indian law.

The advisory, dated April 22, follows a December 2024 ruling by the Delhi High Court in the case of Akshat Baldwa & Anr. vs Maddock Films Pvt. Ltd. & Ors., which reinforced the legal obligation of digital content providers to cater to viewers with disabilities.