Supreme Court issues show-cause notice to all States/UTs over sanitary napkin distribution plea
The case involves a petition by Saroj Bala seeking the distribution of sanitary napkins through fair price shops, with the Court addressing states/UTs' failure to respond to the plea.
Petitioner: Saroj Bala; Respondents: Government of India & ORS; Bench: Chief Justice, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, Justice V. Mohana
- Show-cause notice issued to Chief Secretaries of all States/UTs for failure to file reply affidavit/compliance report
- Costs of Rs. 25,000 to be imposed on each State/UT
- Next hearing date: 28.09.2026
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| Official title | Supreme Court Pulls Up States/UT For Not Responding To Plea To Distribute Sanitary Napkins Via Fair Price Shops |
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | WP(C) No. 691/2026 Click here to read orderRelated - Supreme Court Expresses Dissa |
| Status | closed (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |