Archive · 25 Jul 2025
SC to Centre: Address Homeless Psychosocial Issues Seriously
The Supreme Court wants the government to urgently help homeless people who have mental health problems.
A lawyer filed a case asking for a plan to help these individuals.
The court said the government needs to take this very seriously and act quickly.
The government said they're working on it.
The court will check what the government has done at the next hearing in September.
The goal is to create rules and procedures to treat homeless people with care.
Supreme Court urges the Centre to address rehabilitation of homeless individuals with psychosocial disabilities seriously.
The court was informed that the Centre is deliberating and holding meetings on the matter.
The court emphasized the need for swift action and a comprehensive response from the government.
The petition seeks policy and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the rehabilitation of homeless individuals.
The next hearing is scheduled for September 22 to review the progress.
- Who
- The Supreme Court, the Centre, and advocate Gaurav Kumar Bansal are involved.
- What
- The Supreme Court is addressing the rehabilitation of homeless individuals with psychosocial disabilities.
- When
- The matter was heard on Friday and is scheduled for the next hearing on September 22.
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To formulate and implement a policy for the rehabilitation of homeless individuals with psychosocial disabilities.
Advocates/Petitioner
Centre
Policy Implementation
Advocates/Petitioner
Advocates are seeking immediate implementation of a rehabilitation policy and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). They highlight the lack of effective action, and a need for swift action.
Centre
The Centre is deliberating the matter and seeking time to formulate a comprehensive response.
Care for Homeless Individuals
Advocates/Petitioner
Homeless individuals face severe challenges including neglect and lack of support.
Centre
The government needs to respond to the court and implement laws
- Case
- Petition for homeless rehabilitation
- Petitioner
- Advocate Gaurav Kumar Bansal
- Next Hearing
- September 22
- Focus
- Humane handling of homeless persons with psychosocial disabilities
- Centre's Stance
- Deliberating and holding meetings
