Trademark Controller General's Office Informs Court of Measures Like 'Screen Readers' to Enhance Website Accessibility for Disabled Users: Karnataka High Court
On September 17, 2024, the High Court of Karnataka delivered a significant judgment regarding the accessibility of government websites for persons with disabilities. The petitioner, Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala, a 43-year-old resident of Bengaluru, sought legal action against various government bodies to ensure compliance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Background of the Case Dr. Kankanala filed the writ petition against several entities, including: 1. Union of…
