SC Takes Cognizance of Shocking Incident: Female Sanitation Workers Forced to Prove Menstruation
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The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre and others after a plea alleged that female sanitation workers at Maharashi Dayanand University in Haryana were asked to prove their menstruation through pictures of their private parts. The incident, which took place on October 26, has sparked outrage, with the Supreme Court calling it a reflection of the 'mindset' of the perpetrators. The plea, filed by the Supreme Court Bar Association, has sought a detailed inquiry into the incident and guidelines to ensure the rights of women and girls are protected during menstruation. The university has suspended two supervisors and ordered an internal probe, but the three accused are yet to be booked under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Act. According to the complaint filed by the sanitation workers, they were forced to clean the complex despite being told they were unwell due to their periods. When they refused to take pictures of their private parts, they were abused and threatened with dismissal. The women alleged that the supervisors were following the orders of Assistant Registrar Shyam Sunder, who has denied giving any such instruction. The Supreme Court has posted the plea for hearing on December 15, expressing hope that the incident will lead to positive change. The court has also sought a response from the Centre and others, highlighting the need for a comprehensive inquiry into the matter.
