# Delhi High Court film accessibility mandate

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/delhi-high-court-film-accessibility-mandate
> Updated: 2026-09-02T11:50:32.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Delhi High Court has issued orders to improve film accessibility for persons with disabilities (PwDs). Following a petition by a visually impaired lawyer, the court directed the Indian government, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), and film producers to address the lack of essential features such as audio descriptions, same-language captioning, and Indian sign language in theaters and on over-the-top (OTT) platforms.

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma ordered stakeholders to convene a joint meeting within one week to find a resolution, with a follow-up hearing scheduled for September 11 to review the progress.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Delhi High Court petition seeks improved connectivity in courtrooms

A Public Interest Litigation in the Delhi High Court seeks to ensure reliable mobile and Wi-Fi connectivity in all Delhi courtrooms to support digital judicial processes like e-filing and hybrid hearings.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/delhi-high-court-petition-seeks-improved-connectivity-in-courtrooms

### 2026-08-18: Delhi High Court orders film accessibility improvements for persons with disabilities

The Delhi High Court has ordered the Indian government and film industry stakeholders to implement accessibility features, such as audio descriptions and sign language, for films in theaters and on OTT.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/delhi-high-court-orders-film-accessibility-improvements-for-persons-with-disabilities

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