Menstrual hygiene: Supreme Court expresses displeasure over States, UTs not responding to Centre
The Supreme Court of India has expressed frustration with state governments and Union Territories for failing to report on the implementation of menstrual hygiene initiatives. The court previously declared access to menstrual health a fundamental right under Article 21.
Why it matters
It underscores the ongoing struggle to translate judicial mandates into practical policy implementation at the state level regarding women's health.
Menstrual hygiene: Supreme Court expresses displeasure over States, UTs not responding to Centre left In a significant judgment delivered on January 30, the apex court said that the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution includes the right to menstrual health. File. The Hindu The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/4t327q/article70621377.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/INDEX_SUPREME_COURT_02_08_7.jpg The Bench said that on September 1, it had directed the States and UTs to take into consideration the deficiencies highlighted by it and report in that regard by the next date of hearing New Delhi The Supreme Court has expressed displeasure over States and Union Territories not responding to the Centre on how its judgment declaring menstrual hygiene as a part of the fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution is being implemented. Menstrual health in schools is integral to right to life: Supreme Court storyline 1 Does Article 21 include right to digital access?
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