Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Bombay HC Urges Timely Compensation for Deceased Manual Scavengers' Families
The Bombay High Court told the Maharashtra government that it's very important to pay compensation to the families of manual scavengers who died while working.
The court was told that 12 cases in Maharashtra are waiting for compensation, and no money has been given in 11 of these cases.
A trade union, Shramik Janata Sangh, asked for Rs 30 lakh for the family of a man who died in June 2023.
The court also wants the government to make sure workers have safety equipment and follow safety rules.
The next hearing is on February 5.
Bombay High Court emphasizes timely compensation for families of deceased manual scavengers in Maharashtra.
12 compensation cases pending in Maharashtra, with no payment in 11 cases.
Trade union seeks Rs 30 lakh compensation and inquiry into the death of Ritik Kurkute in June 2023.
Court asks state government to incorporate safety measures for manual scavengers.
Next hearing scheduled for February 5, 2024.
- Who
- Bombay High Court, Maharashtra government, Shramik Janata Sangh (trade union), manual scavengers' families
- What
- Pending compensation for families of deceased manual scavengers
- When
- Hearing on February 5, 2024 (next date); case involves deaths including one in June 2023
- Where
- Bombay High Court, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To ensure timely compensation and safety measures for manual scavengers
- Pending Compensation Cases
- 12 in Maharashtra
- Total Deaths (1993-2025)
- 1,327 across India
- Compensation Amount Sought
- Rs 30 lakh per family
- Act Cited
- Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and Their Rehabilitation Act, 2013
- Next Hearing Date
- February 5
