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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
DMRC gets HC's notice over sanitary pad machines
New Delhi: Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought a response from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on a plea alleging that sanitary pad vending machines at metro stations across the capital are either faulty or non-functional, causing inconvenience to women commuters. Hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Nikhil Goyal, a bench of chief justice D K Upadhyaya and justice Tushar Rao Gedela issued notices to DMRC, Delhi govt, and other concerned authorities. The court gave DMRC two weeks to respond and directed it to provide details on the number of vending machines and disposal units installed across metro stations — and how many of them are currently operational. While expressing confidence in the DMRC's overall work, the bench emphasised the need to address the issue of menstrual hygiene infrastructure in public transport. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Gold Rates Today in Delhi | Silver Rates Today in Delhi The plea urged the court to direct authorities to ensure the immediate installation and proper functioning of sanitary pad vending machines and disposal facilities in all women's toilets at Delhi Metro stations. Highlighting that lakhs of women rely on the metro for daily commuting, the PIL argued that their health, dignity, and fundamental rights are compromised due to the inadequate availability of menstrual hygiene facilities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dementia Has Been Linked To a Common Habit. Do You Do It? Memory Health Click Here Undo It claimed that despite the scale of female ridership, only a small number of women's toilets at metro stations are equipped with sanitary pad vending machines. "The state's obligation to ensure menstrual hygiene cannot be diluted by offering partial measures. The right to sanitation is recognised as a fundamental human right both internationally and under the Indian Constitution," the petition said. It added that merely recognising sanitation as a right is ineffective unless supported by accessible infrastructure and inclusive policies. The petition also called for a comprehensive menstrual hygiene policy for public transport systems, along with establishment of a grievance redressal mechanism for menstrual health-related issues within Delhi Metro system. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
'Raise the Age' advocates form coalition ahead of Senate vote
MONTPELIER Vt. (ABC22 FOX44) – Some lawmakers and advocates are calling on the community to support what's known as 'Raise the Age,' a law that would include 19-year-olds to be charged as juveniles. 'No more delays, let's follow the science, let's follow the data. Vermont can show the United States that we can be smart on crime by treating youth like youth,' said Dr. Nikhil Goyal, a Sociologist at The University of Vermont and a former Bernie Sanders Policy Advisor. Advocates launched the 'Treat Youth Like Youth Coalition' on Wednesday morning in support of a 'Raise the Age' second phase. It includes raising the maximum age for juvenile offenses from 18 to 19 and increasing the minimum age at which children can be charged with juvenile offenses from 10 to 12. The expansion bill has seen pushback from enforcement agencies since the original law passed in 2018. In January Governor Phil Scott, who says the law does not provide enough accountability and has led to an increase in crime, called for a repeal of the expansion entirely. 'Another delay, especially without addressing the concerns raised numerous times already, could negatively impact youth within our justice system,' said Jordan Souder, an ACLU Vermont Policy Advisor. According to Dr. Goyal, the House version of H.2 would delay parts of the bill from going into effect until 2027. State senator Tanya Vyhovsky, says she believes continuing to put young people into an adult prison system does more harm than good. 'We are going to pay for the adjudication of 18 and 19-year-olds one way or another. We either do it through a trauma informed treatment based family court system, where these young people get the support they need to change the path they are on, or we can do it it through the Department of Corrections and warehouse them into a traumatizing system that is not built to meet their needs or set them on the right path forward,' she said. The state senator, who has a background as a clinical social worker, says there are plans to fight for the law in the senate. Other speakers offered similar concerns, urging people to call their lawmakers to support raising the age. Testimony on the bill has already begun and the deadline is April 1. Lawmakers would have to repeal or delay the bill before then, otherwise 'Raise the Age' will go into effect. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
