NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday (Jan 30) ruled that the right to menstrual health and hygiene is part of the Right to Life guaranteed by Article 21 and the Right to Free and Compulsory Education guaranteed by Article 21A of the Constitution.
The court directed all schools in the country, both private and government, to implement the ‘Menstrual Hygiene Policy for School-going Girls’ in schools for girl children from Classes 6-12.
