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Winter tents: Delhi homeless get roof but without electricity, clean toilets
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Winter tents: Delhi homeless get roof but without electricity, clean toilets

The Hindu  

As the Capital is reeling under a “cold wave conditions” with the minimum temperature reaching 4.5 degrees Celsius earlier this week, night shelter homes have become a refuge for hundreds of homeless who sleep on streets under an open sky. The Hindu visited three such tents and found inhabitants, besides praising the government’s efforts, complained of lack of electricity, clean …

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Supreme Court Directs States/UTs To File Report On Suggestions Given By Petitioner For Effective Implementation Of Domestic Violence Act
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Directs States/UTs To File Report On Suggestions Given By Petitioner For Effective Implementation Of Domestic Violence Act

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today directed the States and Union Territories to file a status report in response to the suggestions filed by the petitioner 'We The Women of India', a non-governmental organisation, for the effective implementation of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. Essentially, Gupta on the previous hearing had informed the Court that the "assistance network" …

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NHRC puts advisory for protection of beggars: ‘Decriminalise begging’
6 months ago

NHRC puts advisory for protection of beggars: ‘Decriminalise begging’

Hindustan Times  

The National Human Rights Commission of India on Friday issued an advisory for the protection and rehabilitation of individuals engaged in begging. NHRC advisory on begging | Top points Survey and Data Collection: • Develop a standardised survey format to create a national database of persons engaged in begging. • Ensure shelter homes provide essential services, including healthcare, registration assistance, …

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World Autism Awareness Day: U.P. shelter homes still ‘unfriendly’ for special needs children
9 months, 1 week ago

World Autism Awareness Day: U.P. shelter homes still ‘unfriendly’ for special needs children

Hindustan Times  

Even when legislations now require educational institutions to become more accessible to children with special needs, state-run children’s shelter homes in Uttar Pradesh still struggle to provide adequate care and support for such children. Such children are often forced to acclimatise to other children’s lifestyles without the adequate assistance that they need,” said Dhiresh Bahadur, the founder of Drishti Samajik …

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Yogi to officers: Ensure no homeless dies of cold
1 year, 1 month ago

Yogi to officers: Ensure no homeless dies of cold

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday directed the officers to distribute high quality blankets to poor people during the cold wave, establish shelter homes for destitute and vulnerable people and take measures to check accidents during foggy conditions. UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday directed the officers to distribute high quality blankets to poor people during the cold …

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Yogi to officers: Ensure no homeless dies of cold
1 year, 1 month ago

Yogi to officers: Ensure no homeless dies of cold

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday directed the officers to distribute high quality blankets to poor people during the cold wave, establish shelter homes for destitute and vulnerable people and take measures to check accidents during foggy conditions. UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday directed the officers to distribute high quality blankets to poor people during the cold …

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Conduct Security And Social Audit Of DUSIB Shelter Homes: High Court To Delhi Govt’s Chief Secretary
1 year, 1 month ago

Conduct Security And Social Audit Of DUSIB Shelter Homes: High Court To Delhi Govt’s Chief Secretary

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government’s Chief Secretary to undertake a security and social audit of all the shelter homes under the supervision of Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board to ensure that they are occupied by eligible persons. “The Chief Secretary of GNCTD is directed to undertake a security and social audit of all DUSIB Shelter Homes …

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Delhi weather updates: Clouds likely to prevail, AQI remains in very poor category
1 year, 11 months ago

Delhi weather updates: Clouds likely to prevail, AQI remains in very poor category

India TV News  

Delhi weather updates : The Indian Meteorological Department on Friday predicted a cloudy sky in the national capital with the minimum temperature dipping to 9.8 degrees Celsius. Cold wave conditions are very likely again in isolated pockets over Delhi and its neighbouring states from January 15, the weather department said. Cold wave expected to peak on January 15-16 As reported …

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Cold wave, fog cripple Delhi-NCR as temperature drops to 1.8°C
2 years ago

Cold wave, fog cripple Delhi-NCR as temperature drops to 1.8°C

India Today  

The ongoing coldwave in North India intensified with parts of Delhi recording a drop in temperature on Friday morning. Delhi’s citizens resorted to lighting up bonfires to find respite from the prevailing cold wave conditions in the national capital. Delhi | People light up bonfires to find respite from the prevailing cold wave and fog conditions in the national capital. …

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"Infructuous": Supreme Court Disposes Plea Seeking Food & Shelter For Homeless Persons During COVID Pandemic
2 years, 2 months ago

"Infructuous": Supreme Court Disposes Plea Seeking Food & Shelter For Homeless Persons During COVID Pandemic

Live Law  

Terming it as infructuous, the Supreme Court of India recently disposed of a petition which asked the Union of India and all the States government to provide homeless persons in shelter homes set up by the Municipalities and other places with three nutritious and adequate meals every-day during the entire COVID-19 pandemic period. Therefore, by efflux of time and in …

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Haryana’s runaway couples find themselves in financial knot
2 years, 2 months ago

Haryana’s runaway couples find themselves in financial knot

Hindustan Times  

Tina only had ₹50 in her pocket when she defied her family and ran away with her childhood friend Sukhjit. Before landing in these shelter homes in Haryana, the runaway couples often reach the high court for protection fearing “honour killing” as their inter-caste or same gotra marriages trigger hostilities. Before landing in these shelter homes, the runaway couples often …

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Calls for Alice Springs men's shelter to stop domestic violence victims having to flee homes
2 years, 2 months ago

Calls for Alice Springs men's shelter to stop domestic violence victims having to flee homes

ABC  

An outback Aboriginal health group is calling for a men's shelter in Alice Springs, so domestic violence victims do not have to flee their homes to be safe. Key points: Central Australian Aboriginal Congress is calling for a men's shelter in Alice Springs Leaders say it would keep domestic violence victim-survivors from having to flee their homes There are hopes …

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Andhra Pradesh: The need of the hour is to have more shelter homes, says Sandeep Pandey
2 years, 7 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: The need of the hour is to have more shelter homes, says Sandeep Pandey

The Hindu  

A couple of months ago, members of the Mano Bandhu Foundation had found a middle-aged woman wandering aimlessly on the beach in the city. “The need of the hour is to have more shelter homes in cities, towns and districts, and a few should specifically cater to the mentally ill,” Mr. Sandeep said. Concurring with his view, Pragada Vasu of …

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'Sex Workers Can't Be Harassed, Can't Be Forced To Stay In Shelter Homes' : Supreme Court Asks Centre & Amicus To Finalize Proposed Guidelines
2 years, 7 months ago

'Sex Workers Can't Be Harassed, Can't Be Forced To Stay In Shelter Homes' : Supreme Court Asks Centre & Amicus To Finalize Proposed Guidelines

Live Law  

As Additional Solicitor General, Mr. Jayant Sud, appearing on behalf of the Union Government raised some objections with respect to the recommendations made by the Court appointed Panel on Sex Workers regarding the 'conditions conducive for sex workers who wish to continue working as sex workers with dignity', the Supreme Court, on Tuesday, asked all to have a discussion and …

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Domestic Violence Act : Supreme Court Seeks Information From NALSA About DV Cases
2 years, 8 months ago

Domestic Violence Act : Supreme Court Seeks Information From NALSA About DV Cases

Live Law  

While hearing a plea seeking appointment of Protection Officers and Service Providers and establishment of Shelter Homes and Medical facilities in terms of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005, the Supreme Court, on Thursday, directed the National Legal Services Authority to inform the Court about the number of DV Act cases initiated and pending and also the …

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Anganwadi & ASHA Workers Can Be Inducted As Protection Assistants Under Domestic Violence Act, Suggests Supreme Court
2 years, 8 months ago

Anganwadi & ASHA Workers Can Be Inducted As Protection Assistants Under Domestic Violence Act, Suggests Supreme Court

Live Law  

While hearing a plea with respect to appointment of Protection Officers under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 across the country, the Supreme Court, on Monday, noted it is not sufficient to only appoint POs, but to also provide them with assistance. It observed that in this regard, National Legal Services Authority is taking steps to appoint …

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‘Where are the schools?’: Supreme Court questions enactment of Right to Education
2 years, 9 months ago

‘Where are the schools?’: Supreme Court questions enactment of Right to Education

Firstpost  

The observation was made by a bench headed by Justice U U Lalit which was hearing a plea seeking adequate infrastructure across the country for providing effective legal aid to women abused in matrimonial homes and creating shelter homes for them. New Delhi: The Supreme Court Wednesday said the government should always have the “financial impact” in mind while coming …

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SC Says Govt Should Have Financial Impact in Mind While Coming Up with Welfare Schemes
2 years, 9 months ago

SC Says Govt Should Have Financial Impact in Mind While Coming Up with Welfare Schemes

News 18  

The Supreme Court Wednesday said the government should always have the financial impact in mind while coming up with any scheme and referred to the Right to Education Act by observing that it is a classic example where a right has been created but where are the schools. The apex court had in February asked the Centre to file an …

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Centre Should Allocate Funds To Implement Domestic Violence Act : Supreme Court
2 years, 9 months ago

Centre Should Allocate Funds To Implement Domestic Violence Act : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that the Central Government cannot leave the implementation of the provisions of the Domestic Violence Act 2005 to the States alone and should bear the responsibility of allocating funds for the enforcement of the rights under the Act.A bench comprising Justices UU Lalit, S Ravindra Bhat and PS Narasimha was hearing a PIL filed …

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Delhi homeless shelters packed to the rafters amid record-breaking winter
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi homeless shelters packed to the rafters amid record-breaking winter

Hindustan Times  

On Tuesday, the coldest January day in nine years, 88-year-old Chotelal Birla had just a bedsheet to ward off the chill from the cold pavement. By the time I wrap up and go there, there is no space left and I’m turned away,” said the octogenarian, as he lay next to 10-15 others on the footpath in Kashmiri Gate on …

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Trafficking survivors want freedom to choose their futures
3 years, 5 months ago

Trafficking survivors want freedom to choose their futures

Live Mint  

Earlier this month, the Ministry of Women and Child Development closed the suggestions for the draft Trafficking in Persons bill, 2021. On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Roop Sen, founding member of Sanjog, one of the NGOs which is a part of the Indian Leadership Forum Against Trafficking, a national platform by and for the survivors of human trafficking, …

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History will remember how this government didn't allow Opposition to raise voice in Parliament | OPINION
3 years, 5 months ago

History will remember how this government didn't allow Opposition to raise voice in Parliament | OPINION

India Today  

On Wednesday, the Juvenile Justice Amendment Bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha without hearing the views of the members of the Opposition and without making an attempt to put the House in order. The bill which is now an act has empowered District Magistrates to decide a child's fate rather than a civil court. This includes the Child Welfare …

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MLA Who Revived Surat Shelter Homes Writes How Urban Homeless Got a New Lease of Life
3 years, 5 months ago

MLA Who Revived Surat Shelter Homes Writes How Urban Homeless Got a New Lease of Life

News 18  

Article 21 of the Constitution of India guarantees the right to life, which emphasises the right to live a dignified life. The shelter also conducts periodic skill development sessions to connect the inmates with meaningful livelihood opportunities, and help them benefit from government and social security schemes to become independent. The women inmates of the SMIMER shelter homes cooked rotis …

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Arrange Finances For Transgenders' Shelter Homes In The State Of Assam: Gauhati High Court To State Govt
3 years, 8 months ago

Arrange Finances For Transgenders' Shelter Homes In The State Of Assam: Gauhati High Court To State Govt

Live Law  

The Gauhati High Court on Tuesday directed the Social Welfare Department of the State Government to make arrangement for finances for three shelter homes situated in the State of Assam.A Division Bench of Chief Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak remarked,"At least an interim arrangement be made so that at least for the next two months these shelter …

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