NHRC, India urges all states for the immediate implementation of Supreme Court’s 14 directives, issued in the case of Dr. Balram Singh v/s Union of India – 2023, to eliminate the practice of manual cleaning of hazardous waste
Highlights the establishment of robust monitoring systems to ensure real-time compliance and deterrence
Emphasizes the need for regular follow-ups and review mechanisms to track progress, identify implementation gaps, and ensure accountability at all levels
Calls for action taken reports from concerned authorities within eight weeks
15 MAY 2025 6:03PM by PIB Delhi
In view of the continued practice of manual cleaning of hazardous waste, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, in a letter to all the Chief Secretaries and Administrators of States and Union Territories, has asked to ensure the immediate implementation of the 14 directives issued by the Supreme Court in its landmark 2023 judgment (Dr. Balram Singh v/s Union of India, 2023 INSC 950), aimed at eradicating the i...
