In the Indian context, according to RPWD Act, 2016, a person can be considered 'Deaf' if-
1
He has 70 dB or more hearing loss in speech frequency in both ears.
2
He has 60 dB to 70 dB hearing loss in both ears.
3
He has 60 dB to 50 dB hearing loss in both ears.
4
He has 50 dB or less hearing loss in both ears.