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Background:
- The case was based on petitions filed by acid attack survivors and visually impaired persons, who highlighted how current digital KYC (Know Your Customer) processes are inaccessible to persons with disabilities.
Key Observations by the Supreme Court:
- Right to digital access is an integral part of Article 21 (right to life and liberty).
- The state must proactively design inclusive digital systems, especially for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), Rural and economically weaker sections, Senior citizens, and Linguistic minorities.
- Access to digital infrastructure is no longer a policy choice, but a constitutional obligation.
Why in News?
- The Supreme Court of India held that digital access is an essential part of the fundamental right to life and liberty under Article 21, especially in the age of e-governance and digital welfare delivery.
