Kerala High Court clarified that toilets at fuel stations are only for customers, not the general public. The Court stopped local authorities from forcing private pump owners to open these washrooms to everyone.
NEW DELHI: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the achievements of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government over the last ten years. He stated that his government has always prioritized women’s safety and made strict changes in the law, including introducing capital punishment for serious crimes like rape.
The Centre informed the Supreme Court that 97.5% of Indian schools now provide separate toilets for girls. In response to a PIL by Jaya Thakur, the Centre detailed its ongoing work on a national menstrual hygiene policy. Delhi, Goa, and Puducherry achieved 100% toilet coverage, while the Court continues pushing for sanitary pad distribution and improved menstrual facilities in schools.
