On April 30, 2025, the Supreme Court of India issued a landmark judgment (Pragya Prasun & Ors. vs. Union of India & Ors.) emphasizing that digital KYC systems must be accessible to persons with disabilities, including acid attack survivors and the visually impaired. The Court declared digital access a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, and mandated RBI to issue guidelines enabling alternative methods of verifying liveness beyond blinking or facial gestures.
What This Means for Digital KYC
Today, most banks, fintech apps, and verification providers use active liveness detection methods — asking users to blink, smile, or turn their heads. While these seem harmless to most, they pose serious challenges to:
Acid attack survivors
Blind or visually impaired users
Persons with neuromuscular disabilities
Senior citizens and rural populations with limited digital literacy
This ruling mandates an urgent shift: KYC systems must become inclusive, accessible, and regulation-compliant.
SpoofSense: Built for Accessibility and Compliance
At SpoofSense.ai, we've been ahead of the curve. Our facial liveness detection system is:
Single-frame passive: Requires only one image; no gestures or movement
iBeta Level-2 compliant: Internationally recognized anti-spoofing benchmark
Hardware-agnostic: Works on basic smartphones, even in low bandwidth areas
That means our technology is already suited for the kind of accessible digital KYC the Supreme Court now requires.
Why SpoofSense is the Right Choice for Fintechs, Banks & KYC Vendors
If you're a regulated entity or a digital service provider, here's what you need to ensure:
Your KYC and onboarding processes do not discriminate based on physical or sensory ability
You're compliant with the upcoming RBI circular on inclusive digital KYC
Your liveness detection tech is future-ready and deepfake-proof
SpoofSense checks all these boxes — today.
Key Features That Drive Accessibility
No blinking or smiling needed: Just one selfie is enough
High accuracy on occluded or non-standard faces
Zero user effort: Great for users with motor impairments
Easy API integration: Plug-and-play setup for fast adoption
Real Impact: Compliance + Inclusion
We recently enabled one of India's top identity verification providers to process over 10 million+ digital KYCs — detecting over 45,000 spoof attempts, including passive digital replays, face masks, etc.
We believe security shouldn't come at the cost of inclusion. This Supreme Court ruling validates that belief and pushes the entire industry forward.
Next Steps for Your Business
Evaluate your current liveness detection system — is it inclusive?
Contact us for a free audit or pilot integration
Stay compliant with upcoming RBI guidelines and make your platform accessible to all
Final Word
The future of KYC is not just digital — it’s inclusive, secure, and deepfake-resistant. SpoofSense.ai is proud to lead that transformation.
🔍 Looking to make your Face Liveness process compliant and inclusive?
📩 Reach out to us at kartikeya@spoofsense.com or schedule a demo today.
📈 Boost your compliance, reduce fraud, and serve every user — equally.
