Unhygienic Court Toilets Violate Fundamental Rights: Supreme Court Report Highlights Widespread Sanitation Failures

Oct 21, 2025 10:50 pm CST

A comprehensive status report submitted to the Supreme Court reveals that unhygienic toilets in court complexes nationwide constitute a violation of fundamental rights for all court users. The report highlights systemic failures in maintaining sanitary facilities, providing disability access, and ensuring gender-inclusive amenities, particularly affecting subordinate judiciary in rural areas. The Supreme Court has issued directives mandating proper toilet facilities across all court premises in India.