A bench comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan pronounced the judgment on a plea seeking free sanitary pads and adequate sanitation facilities for schoolgirls. The court directed all states, Union Territories, and schools to provide biodegradable sanitary napkins free of cost to girl students in all educational institutions.
“Before parting with the issue, we want to say that this pronouncement is not just for stakeholders of the legal system. It is also meant for classrooms where girls hesitate to ask for help. It is for teachers who want to help but are not able to due to the lack of resources. Progress is measured by how we protect the vulnerable,” Justice Pardiwala observed.
