India, April 24 -- The Delhi High Court (HC) has reportedly issued notices to foodtech major Swiggy and quick commerce giant Zepto over the unfriendly interface of their respective apps for visually-impaired users.

As per news agency PTI, the HC issued the direction while hearing a petition filed by NGO Mission Accessibility. Justice Sachin Datta reportedly directed both platforms and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to respond within four weeks.

The petition, led by accessibility advocate Amar Jain, argues that despite legal mandates under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, both platforms have failed to ensure compatibility with screen-reader software.

The petition alleges that this...