Rajasthan HC Initiates Suo Motu Case Over Lack Of Hygienic Public Washrooms, Says Women Compelled To Defer Urination, Restrict Water Intake

The Rajasthan High Court took suo-motu cognizance of the poor sanitary conditions in public ladies’ washrooms and highlighted the violation of fundamental rights under Article 21, which guarantees the right to dignity. The Court stressed the importance of providing basic facilities like clean and accessible washrooms in public spaces to ensure that women’s dignity is upheld. The issue of inadequate sanitation was deemed to be a violation of women’s right to privacy and cleanliness. The Court directed the concerned authorities to take immediate steps to improve sanitary conditions and comply with the constitutional rights of women in public spaces.