The Times of India

'Destitute to the extreme': Supreme Court raps Centre over delay in SOPs for homeless with mental illness; grants last opportunity

The Supreme Court has granted the Centre a final chance to develop standard operating procedures for rehabilitating homeless individuals with psychosocial disabilities. Describing them as extremely vulnerable, the court emphasized the need for effective implementation of these SOPs. The bench urged the Centre to submit draft procedures by February 9, highlighting the critical nature of this sensitive issue.