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Landmark plea raises concerns on digital inclusion and rights of persons with disabilities Background of the Case On Wednesday, the Delhi High Court issued notices to food delivery giants Swiggy and Zepto , along with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) , in a significant case concerning digital accessibility for visually impaired users . The petition, filed by the NGO Mission Accessibility , alleges that these companies' mobile applications are not designed to be accessible to persons with visual impairments, thereby violating multiple legal and constitutional provisions. The case was heard by Justice Sachin Datta , who directed all respondents to file their replies within four weeks . The matter will next be taken up on May 28, 2025 . Key Allegations by the Petitioner The petition, filed through advocates Sarah and Taha Bin Tasneem , with advocate Rahul Bajaj appearing for the petitioner, outlines specific issues related to the user interface...

Petition Filed in Supreme Court Seeks Timely Appointment of Judicial and Technical Members for GST Tribunals A Public Interest Litigation (PIL)  has been moved in the Supreme Court  of India, urging the Central Government to expedite the process of appointing judicial and technical members to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Appellate Tribunal . Filed by Advocate Anoop Prakash Awasthi , the petition seeks to operationalize the tribunal across India, ensuring a functional and streamlined process for GST-related disputes . The petitioner also requests the identification of suitable premises, development of a website, and allocation of budgets to facilitate the smooth functioning of these tribunals. Long-Pending Establishment of the GST Appellate Tribunal The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was implemented in India in 2017 , marking one of the most significant indirect tax reforms in the country’s history. However, one major issue that remains unresolved since the enactment of t...