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Manual Scavenging

Bombay HC Orders State Govt to Launch Social Media Handle to Report Manual Scavenging

The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to establish a social media handle that citizens and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) can use to report instances of ‘manual scavenging’ across the State.... Read more »
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Delhi HC Seeks Responses on ‘Manual Scavenging’ Law Efficacy

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought responses from both the Centre and the Delhi government on a plea challenging the constitutional validity of various provisions within the law permitting manual scavenging.... Read more »
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‘Shame on Humanity’: K’taka HC Takes Cognisance of Media Report on Manual Scavenging

The High Court of Karnataka took cognizance of a newspaper report on the prevalence of manual scavenging in the state and termed it as a “shame on humanity”. The court remarked that... Read more »
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Delhi HC Orders Strict Adherence to SC Ruling on Manual Scavenging Eradication

The Delhi High Court has directed the city government and civic authorities to ensure compliance with the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the strict implementation of laws to eradicate manual scavenging. A bench... Read more »
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SC Asks Govt to Eradicate Manual Scavenging and Increased Compensation for Sewer-Related Deaths

The Supreme Court, acknowledging the prolonged suffering of manual scavengers subjected to inhuman conditions, has asked the Central and state governments to entirely eliminate manual scavenging throughout the nation. Passing a bunch... Read more »
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“Madhya Pradesh HC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Manual Scavenging Deaths

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has recently taken suo motu cognizance of the deaths caused by manual scavenging within the State. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Ravi Malimath and Justice Vishal... Read more »
Prohibition Of Manual Scavenging: SC Asks Centre To Hold Meeting With Secretaries Of All States & UTs

Prohibition Of Manual Scavenging: SC Asks Centre To Hold Meeting With Secretaries Of All States & UTs

The Supreme Court has recently directed the Secretary of the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, to convene a meeting with the secretaries... Read more »

Sewer Deaths: SC Asks Report In 6 Week From Central, State Governments On A PIL

The Supreme Court today sought the state-wise data on the demolition of dry latrines anguished by the continuance of the abhorrent practice of manual scavenging and horrific sewer deaths. The bench comprising... Read more »
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