SC Flags Gaps in School Menstrual-Health Infrastructure

Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) criticised States and Union Territories for submitting compliance reports on menstrual hygiene facilities in schools that, in some cases, appeared to be mere formalities and failed to reflect the actual situation on the ground.

Key Details from the Hearing

  • The Bench: Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan.
  • The Case: Monitoring compliance with the landmark January 30, 2026 judgment in Jaya Thakur v. Government of India & Ors.

Major Concerns Flagged by SC

  • Girls’ Toilets: Of 39,439 toilets identified as non-functional:
    • 30,458 constructed
    • 4,236 under construction
    • 4,745 remain a gap.
  • State-Level Discrepancies: SC found differences between claims of 100%/near-100% compliance and ....

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