'Mere Cyclostyled Documents': Rajasthan High Court Seeks District-Wise Requirement Of Shelter Homes For Women And Children
Court sought to be apprised of the present status, with photographs.
The Rajasthan High Court has called for affidavits from the concerned state officials on the actual requirements of Nari Niketan/ Balika Grah/ Bal Griah and Foster Home in various district.
The division bench of Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma and Justice Sanjeet Purohit has further sought the present status with photographs, of the respective places.
The suo moto petition was based on a letter received from the children residing at Balika Grah, Alwar, regarding severe challenges being faced by them owing to non-receipt of grant in aid due to inaction by the State.
"The Court must be informed of the actual requirements of the Nari Niketan / Balika Grah / Bal Griah and Foster Home in each individual district by the concerned officers who are present today in Court. The Court must also be apprised of the present status, along with photographs, of the respective Nari Niketan/Balika Grah/Bal Griah and Foster Home falling under the responsibility of concerned officers"
The Court opined that the affidavit that were filed by the concerned officials were not in accordance with the earlier directions.
“The affidavits placed on record are mere cyclostyled documents where signatures have been put by the concerned officers responsible for maintenance of the Nari Niketan / Balika Grah / Bal Griah and Foster Homes.”
In this background, the directions were issued to the concerned officials to file affidavits in the aforementioned manner.
The matter is listed on July 20, 2026.
Title: Suo Moto - In Re - In The Matter Of Grievance Of The Girls Staying In Balika Grah v Union of India
D.B. Civil Writ Petition No. 8849/2025