Will It Remain on Paper? SC Warns States of Contempt Over Schoolgirls’ Menstrual Hygiene
The Supreme Court has warned that Chief Secretaries of States and Union Territories could face contempt proceedings over delays in reporting compliance with its directions on menstrual hygiene facilities for schoolgirls. The Court has sought verifiable implementation details, including functional toilets, free sanitary napkins and safe menstrual waste disposal, with the matter listed for December 14.