https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=769776 The SC directed authorities to make digital KYC processes accessible for persons with disabilities, particularly acid attack survivors and visually impaired individuals. The court recognized digital access as a constitutional right under Article 21, mandating that financial institutions adopt alternative verification methods beyond traditional "blinking of eyes" requirements. Key directions included implementing accessibility standards, conducting periodic audits, accepting thumb impressions, continuing paper-based KYC options, establishing grievance mechanisms, and creating dedicated helplines. RBI was ordered to issue guidelines for alternative liveness verification methods and enhance OTP-based authentication. The court emphasized that bridging the digital divide is a constitutional imperative, requiring inclusive digital ecosystems for all marginalized populations. en-us Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 02 May 2025 08:54:50 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=769776 The SC directed authorities to make digital KYC processes accessible for persons with disabilities, particularly acid attack survivors and visually impaired individuals. The court recognized digital access as a constitutional right under Article 21, mandating that financial institutions adopt alternative verification methods beyond traditional "blinking of eyes" requirements. Key directions included implementing accessibility standards, conducting periodic audits, accepting thumb impressions, continuing paper-based KYC options, establishing grievance mechanisms, and creating dedicated helplines. RBI was ordered to issue guidelines for alternative liveness verification methods and enhance OTP-based authentication. The court emphasized that bridging the digital divide is a constitutional imperative, requiring inclusive digital ecosystems for all marginalized populations. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=769776