Dr Jaya Thakur v. Government of India & Ors
2026 INSC 99417 September 202615 min read
Supreme Court Modifies Direction on Sanitary Napkins in Schools, Mandates Biodegradable and Compostable Products
Supreme Court modifies its earlier direction, mandating biodegradable and compostable sanitary napkins in schools instead of oxo-biodegradable ones, and directs States to report gaps in compliance.
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- Case Name
- Dr. Jaya Thakur v. Government of India & Ors.
- Citation
- 2026 INSC 994
- Bench
- Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan
- Date of Judgment
- September 1, 2026
- Area of Law
- Public Interest Litigation, Right to Education, Menstrual Hygiene Management, Environmental Law
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