Society, Rights & Justice · Delhi, India
Delhi High Court orders women's washrooms and menstrual supplies in police stations
Published
The Delhi High Court told the police commissioner to survey every station within six weeks and provide women personnel with dedicated washrooms and sanitary-pad vending machines where facilities are missing. Police must file an affidavit describing compliance steps before the next hearing.
Why it matters
Basic sanitation affects health, dignity and retention of women officers during long shifts. A station-by-station survey creates a measurable route from workplace rights to implementation.
Evidence assessment
Bar & Bench reports the written directions, deadline and required affidavit. Actual facility gaps and completed installations will only be known after the survey.
Medium confidence — The central development is supported by the linked Bar & Bench report, while the stated evidence gaps prevent a high-confidence assessment.
Coverage assessment
Underreported across 1 source desk.
Only one distinct reporting desk is supplied for this event, so wider coverage and independent corroboration cannot be established.