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…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…