Maatr Sparsh An Initiative By Avyaan ... vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court considered a public interest petition filed by an NGO seeking directions to the government to establish feeding and child care facilities at public places, emphasizing the protection of the fundamental rights of nursing mothers and infants. The court examined the petition's prayer for mandamus and the importance of facilitating maternal health and child welfare in public spaces. The case highlights the court's role in safeguarding constitutional rights related to health and dignity, and the court issued directions for the establishment of such facilities.