Taking Steps Like 'Screen Readers' To Make Website Disabled Friendly: Trademark Controller General's Office To Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court recently addressed the issue of accessibility for persons with disabilities on government websites, focusing particularly on the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks. The court highlighted the importance of inclusive digital infrastructure and directed the government to ensure that websites are accessible under the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. This ruling underscores the growing recognition of digital inclusivity as a fundamental right, ensuring that disabled individuals can easily access public services online. The court also emphasized that failure to make such accommodations could be a violation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, which mandates equal access to public resources.