Supreme Court of India · 2017-08-11
THE ENVIRONMENT AND CONSUMER PROTECTION FOUNDATION ETC. vs UNION OF INDIA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2007/33369
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- THE ENVIRONMENT AND CONSUMER PROTECTION FOUNDATION ETC.
- Respondent
- UNION OF INDIA
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MADAN B. LOKUR
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK GUPTA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MADAN B. LOKUR
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court emphasized the necessity of ensuring the dignity and rights of widows in Vrindavan under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court held that the State has an obligation to rehabilitate these widows and improve their living conditions, as they have been marginalized and deprived of basic human rights. The Court directed the National Commission for Women to prepare a comprehensive report on the issues faced by these widows, thereby reinforcing the need for state intervention and support.