REENA BANERJEE vs GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI .

The Supreme Court addressed the dire conditions in Asha Kiran Home, emphasizing the need for compliance with the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The Court mandated the establishment of an independent committee to investigate the deaths and conditions in the home, highlighting the state's duty to ensure adequate care and protection for children. The Court ordered immediate reforms and oversight mechanisms to improve the living conditions and care provided to the inmates, thereby upholding the rights of children under Article 21 of the Constitution.