Delhi HC Directs OTT Platforms to Include Accessibility Features in Movies

The Delhi High Court ordered OTT platforms Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Prime Video and film producers to embed audio description, same‑language captioning and Indian Sign Language in five upcoming releases: The Buckingham Murderers, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, Shaitan, Article 370 and Kaluva. 

All future releases must also be accessible from the time of online premiere.

Petitioners, represented by Adv. Rahul Bajaj argued that accessibility must be integral, not optional. The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has only issued an advisory so far.

The Court told the MIB to fast‑track binding guidelines and listed the matter for July 17. Netflix counsel  stated its service already has certain accessibility features.