Manual scavenging, Shame on Humanity: Karnataka HC
Issue:- On Wednesday, a Suo moto cognizance was taken up by the Karnataka High Court of a Big Picture Article that was published by the New Indian Express on 25th December 2023. Observation:- The court observed that the story was disturbing and shocks
Supreme Court Issues Landmark Directive to ‘Completely Eradicate Manual Scavenging,’ Raises Compensation for Sewer Deaths to Rs 30 Lakh
Issue: The Supreme Court, in the case of Dr. Balram Singh v. Union of India, has issued crucial directives pertaining to the eradication of manual scavenging and the enhancement of compensation for sewer deaths, permanently disabled individuals, and other forms of disability. Facts
Supreme Court mandates the Centre to provide information regarding steps taken to end Manual Scavenging and outlaw dry latrines.
The Prohibition of Work as Manual Scavengers and Their Rehabilitation Act 2013 prohibits the employment of manual scavengers, and the Supreme Court has ordered the Union of India to document the measures it has taken to do so. The Court has further mandated
Enforce Stricter Compliance to Manual Scavenger Act: Delhi High Court
Delhi Government received directions from the Delhi High court while disposing of a Public interest litigation to ensure strict compliance in regard to the statutory provisions in Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 Act, and the Rules framed.
