Supreme Court of India
M.S. Patter v. State of Nct of Delhi and Others
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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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