Minimum requirements for buildings and services
The judgment, written by Chief Justice D. Y. Chandrachud, said accessibility must be built into infrastructure and services before people request access. It required attention to different disabilities and universal design. Existing accessibility work was to continue while a compulsory minimum was developed. [1]
Advocates join six working groups
In December 2024, NALSAR’s Amita Dhanda announced groups covering buildings, transport, digital services, assistive technology, products and services. Arman Ali and Vaishnavi Jayakumar facilitated the transport group. Members were expected to help frame rules and keep other contributors involved in discussions.
Vidhi questions gaps in the draft
On 20 June 2025, Vidhi researchers Manmayi Sharma, Rahul Bajaj and Somya Jain submitted comments on proposed building standards. They sought clear duties for already occupied buildings, identified enforcement authorities and regular accessibility audits. They also called for attention to sensory environments and accessible digital equipment inside buildings. [3]