India, April 23 -- The Delhi high court on Wednesday asked the union government and app-based service providers Swiggy and Zepto to respond to a petition that sought directions to make their mobile apps accessible to people with visual disability.

A bench of justice Sachin Datta sought responses from union information technology ministry, Swiggy, and Kiranakart Technologies Private Limited, the Indian entity operating Zepto, on a petition filed by non-governmental organisation, Mission Accessibility.

The NGO's petition, argued by advocates Sarah and Taha Bin Tasneem, said it had been working to eliminate barriers for persons with disabilities (PwD) and that the apps lacked accessible features, interactive elements and essential product ...