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…

3 months ago

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…

9 months ago

‘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…

11 months ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

“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…

1 year ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago