Number of beggars gone up in Tamil Nadu: HC
The Hindu
Considering the fact that despite begging being an offence, people were begging and using children as a shield, the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court has asked the State government to take steps and
Considering the fact that despite begging being an offence, people were begging and using children as a shield, the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court has asked the State government to take steps and ensure that the Beggars Rehabilitation Scheme and the Prevention of Begging Act are implemented in the strict sense.
Justice B. Pugalendhi observed that the right to life and to live with dignity was guaranteed under the Constitution. Therefore, it is the duty of the State to ensure that all its citizens live with dignity in the State. The government shall pay more attention to this aspect and shall allot a particular department to ensure the implementation, the judge said.
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