Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Supreme Court Fines Delhi PWD Over Manual Scavenging
The Supreme Court found the Delhi government's PWD broke the law.
Workers, including a minor, were cleaning drains by hand without safety gear.
The court fined the PWD Rs 5 lakh for the violation.
The Court stated that its earlier orders were ignored.
If this happens again, officials could face criminal charges.
Manual scavenging is illegal under the 2013 Act.
The Court wants all departments to follow its rules regarding worker safety.
Supreme Court fined Delhi PWD Rs 5 lakh.
The fine was due to manual scavenging violations.
Workers were cleaning drains without protective gear.
A minor was among the workers involved.
The Court warned of FIRs for future violations.
- Who
- Supreme Court, Delhi PWD
- What
- Fine imposed for manual scavenging violations
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Outside Supreme Court premises in Delhi
- Why
- Violation of court orders and labor laws
Court's Stance
PWD's actions
Manual Scavenging
Court's Stance
The Supreme Court strictly condemns the practice.
PWD's actions
The Delhi PWD disregarded the prohibition.
- Fine Amount
- Rs 5 lakh
- Offending Party
- Delhi PWD
- Violation
- Manual sewer cleaning without protective gear, including a minor
- Location
- Outside Supreme Court premises, Delhi
- Legal Framework Violated
- Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers Act 2013
- Court's Response
- Warning of FIRs for future violations
