SC tells States to furnish updated information on old-age homes, facilities for senior citizens
The Supreme Court of India has ordered all States and Union Territories to submit updated status reports on the availability and quality of old-age homes. The directive follows a long-standing public interest litigation aimed at ensuring dignity and care for the elderly population.
Why it matters
The court's intervention addresses the systemic lack of data and infrastructure for senior citizens, a growing demographic concern in India.
The Supreme Court on Monday (September 7, 2026) directed all States and Union Territories to file fresh status reports detailing the number of old-age homes and the facilities available to senior citizens across the country.
A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant asked Attorney General R. Venkataramani to communicate the direction to the Advocates General and standing counsel of all States and Union Territories, requiring them to furnish the latest information within four weeks.
“Let a communication be sent from Attorney General R. Venkataramani to the Advocates General of all the States to submit a latest status report with respect to the establishment of old-age homes and the requisite facilities being provided therein,” the Bench said, directing that the reports be filed within four weeks of receipt of the communication.
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