THE WORKING OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION: STORIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

The Great Cases series discussion no: 9
Pragya Prasun v. Union of India Case

Speakers: Justice A.K. Sikri (Retd.),Former Judge, Supreme Court of India; Sidharth Luthra, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India; Ila Sheel, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India; Yamina Rizvi, Legal officer with iProbono; Pragya Prasun, Lead petitioner in the case; Amar Jain, Accessibility rights advocate and co-petitioner in the matter.

Moderator: Anchal Bhatheja, Research Fellow (Disability Inclusion and Access), Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy.

This case marked a milestone in the recognition of digital accessibility as a constitutional right. This case affirms the right to accessibility under section 46 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and reinforces the State’s duty to create inclusive digital ecosystems that serve all citizens, especially the most marginalized

(Collaboration: Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy)