The Supreme Court said shelter homes for beggars must ensure a dignified life and not be treated as charity, directing all states and UTs to reform such facilities as a constitutional duty to uphold the right to live with dignity.
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed with the Delhi High Court highlights a year-long sewer overflow crisis causing water contamination and waterborne diseases. The PIL, filed by NGO Social Jurist, attributes the issue to insufficient desilting, reduced sewer cleaning resources, and outdated infrastructure.
