The Supreme Court has transferred a PIL on the implementation of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). The NHRC will now oversee compliance to protect the rights and dignity of persons with mental illnesses across India.
The Supreme Court called rehabilitation of homeless persons with psychosocial disabilities a “sensitive issue” and told the Centre to act urgently. It questioned the poor execution of existing mental health laws.
Today, On 23rd July, The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition highlighting alleged illegal constructions inside Odisha’s Satkosia Tiger Reserve. CJI Gavai said, “Will consider the matter,” after Advocate Gaurav Bansal raised the issue before the Bench.
