The Delhi High Court on Wednesday passed a Judgement and underscored the need for inclusive financial systems, observing that persons with visual impairments continue to face serious barriers in using currency and banking services.

While refraining from directing an immediate redesign of notes, the Court stressed that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Union Government must factor in accessibility features when printing future series of currency.

The Bench of Chief Justice Devender Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela was ruling on a batch of petitions filed by individuals and organisations representing the visually impaired.

The petitioners had challenged the post-demonetisation series of notes, pointing out that the reduced size differences between denominations, especial

See Full Page