Supreme Court orders biodegradable sanitary napkins in schools, not oxo-biodegradable
The case concerns the compliance of states with the Supreme Court's directions regarding menstrual hygiene in schools, specifically the provision of sanitary napkins and infrastructure.
Petitioner: Jaya Thakur; Respondents: Government of India & Others; Bench: Not specified
- The Court directed the use of biodegradable, biocompatible, and compostable sanitary napkins in compliance with ISO 17088 read with IS 5405 standards instead of oxo-biodegradable ones.
- States/UTs must ensure availability of sanitary napkins in schools through vending machines or designated places.
- DEOs must conduct annual inspections and obtain anonymous student feedback on infrastructure and menstrual hygiene measures.
- The Court expressed dissatisfaction with the manner of compliance reporting by states, noting discrepancies in responses.
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Document details
| Official title | Supreme Court Expresses Dissatisfaction With States' Compliance On Menstrual Hygiene In Schools |
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | — |
| Status | closed (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |