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december 2016

Supreme Court of India · 2016-12-08

Reena Banerjee & Anr vs Govt. Of Nct Of Delhi & Ors

Citation / case number
AIR 2017 SC (CIV) 1233
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Reena Banerjee & Anr
Respondent
Govt. Of Nct Of Delhi & Ors
Author
A.M.Khanwilkar
Bench
A.M. Khanwilkar, T.S. Thakur

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed the conditions in Asha Kiran Home under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, emphasizing the need for adequate medical care, staffing, and infrastructure for differently abled individuals. The Court held that the state has a constitutional obligation under Article 21 to ensure the right to life and dignity of these individuals, and directed the formation of a committee to oversee reforms in the institution. The appeal was allowed, mandating immediate action to rectify the deficiencies identified in the care provided to residents.

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