Supreme Court directs states to submit updated reports on old-age homes for seniors
The Supreme Court has directed all states to submit updated status reports within four weeks on the establishment of old-age homes and facilities for senior citizens. The directive follows a long-pending 2016 PIL filed by Dr Ashwani Kumar seeking implementation of measures including old-age homes in every district, adequate pensions, and geriatric care. The bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, emphasized that while the Supreme Court can set broad principles, high courts should ensure effective implementation. The Centre proposed transferring the matter to high courts, but the bench first sought fresh data from states.
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hindustantimes broke this story on 7 Sept, 06:19 am. Other outlets followed.