VIKRAM DEO SINGH TOMAR versus STATE OF BIHAR

VIKRAM DEO SINGH TOMAR versus STATE OF BIHAR

The State is obligated under Article 21 to ensure that female inmates in Care Homes are provided minimum living conditions ensuring human dignity, with proper accommodation, amenities, and medical care.

Parties
Petitioner: Vikram Deo Singh Tomar; Respondent: State of Bihar
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
02 August 1988
Procedural Posture
Writ Petition (civil) / Final Disposition
Outcome
petition disposed of
Legal Topics
Article 21 Right to Life, Care of Female Inmates, State Responsibility for Welfare
Constitutional Law Human Rights Social Welfare Article 21 Right to Life Care of Female Inmates State Responsibility for Welfare

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Parties

Vikram Deo Singh Tomar

Petitioner

State of Bihar

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Writ Petition (civil) / Final Disposition

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the State is constitutionally obliged to ensure humane conditions for women inmates of State-run Care Homes under Article 21

Ratio Decidendi

The State is obligated under Article 21 to ensure that female inmates in Care Homes are provided minimum living conditions ensuring human dignity, with proper accommodation, amenities, and medical care.

Court Disposition

petition disposed of

Orders

  • State Government to provide suitable alternative accommodation for inmates expeditiously.
  • Existing building to be renovated immediately with living rooms, bathrooms, toilets, water, electricity.