Supreme Court of India

M.S. Patter v. State of Nct of Delhi and Others

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Reported as [2025] 9 S.C.R. 895
Bench J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan JJ.
Decided 12 September 2025

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What the Court ordered

We are of the considered view that the progress achieved should not remain confined to the Homes that were subject to scrutiny in the present case, but must extend to all Homes under the Government of NCT of Delhi.

Judgment, page 37

From the headnote

Issue for Consideration Reforms in Beggars’ Homes. Headnotes† Reforms in Beggars’ Homes – Constitution of India – Art.21 – Right to dignity, health, shelter, privacy and humane treatment – Present case arose out of a grave and unfortunate incident at the Beggars’ Home, Lampur (Narela), New Delhi where contamination of the drinking and cooking water with coliform bacteria resulted in an outbreak of cholera and gastroenteritis among the inmates leading to multiple deaths and widespread illness, exposing serious lapses in sanitation, hygiene, and healthcare facilities within the institution –

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