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.