SC seeks fresh status reports from states on old-age homes, facilities for senior citizens

SC tells States to furnish updated information on old-age homes, facilities for senior citizens

The counsel appearing for the Centre suggested that the proceedings could be transferred to the respective High Courts for monitoring

SC seeks fresh status reports from states on old-age homes, facilities for senior citizens

New Delhi, Sep 07: The Supreme Court on Monday asked all states to submit fresh status reports on the establishment of old-age homes and the facilities available to senior citizens. The bench was hearing a long-pending PIL, filed in 2016, seeking effective implementation of measures for the welfare and protection of the elderly. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana took up the PIL filed by Dr Ashw…

SC seeks fresh reports from states on old-age homes

The Supreme Court on Monday asked all states to submit fresh status reports on the establishment of old-age homes and the facilities available to senior citizens.