Right to Life

Article 21 of the Indian Constitution expanding to include dignified shelter and rehabilitation for the homeless.

1. Supreme Court of India Beggars' Home Dignity Management Case

2. Jurisdiction: India (2025-04-10)
3. Original Case: In Re: Dignity and Management of State-Run Beggars' Homes
4. VictimsUnnamed residents of beggars' homesDefendantsUnion of IndiaState of MaharashtraState of West BengalPlaintiffsPeople's Union for Civil LibertiesDefense AttorneysTushar MehtaPlaintiff AttorneysColin GonsalvesJudgesSanjiv KhannaB.V. NagarathnaInstitutionsSupreme Court of IndiaMinistry of Social Justice and Empowerment
5. Case Tags: Human Rights;Beggars Act;Right to Life;Supreme Court Judgment