Supreme Court Hands Over Mental Healthcare Act PIL to NHRC for Nationwide Monitoring

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.

“Acts Are There, Where Is the Execution?” — Supreme Court Demands Urgent Action for Homeless with Mental Illness

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.

Satkosia Tiger Reserve Odisha| Supreme Court to Hear Plea on Illegal Constructions

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.