Supreme Court recognises menstrual hygiene as part of dignified life
20 Jan, 2026
Supreme Court recognises menstrual hygiene as part of dignified life
Unit 9 — People, Development and EnvironmentUnit 10 — Higher Education System
What Happened?
In January, the Supreme Court issued directions concerning menstrual hygiene, including access to sanitary napkins and functional toilets in schools. The Court connected menstrual health with the right to life and dignity under Article 21 and treated the issue as relevant to educational participation.
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