Expansion of Article 21

“menstrual poverty” hampers
—> Article 14 : Gender specific barrier--> right to hygiene access , right to equal participation in school
—> Article 21 : Dignfied life , Right to privacy
—> Article 21A : substantive guarantee of free and compulsory education.


2. State cannot force a child to choose between dignity and her education. Such a choice was neither just nor equitable

3. Role of men in menstruation.  : sensitise male teachers and students to avoid any sort of harassment or invasive questioning.

4. Dereocognize private schools if they fail to comply.

5. Linked to PRINCIPLE OF WELFARE STATE - SPIRIT OF PARENS PATRIAE

6. JUDICIAL ACTIVISM - CONSTITUTION AS A LIVING ENTITY

1. Directions to NCERT , SCERT —> gender responsive curricula

2. Role of MCPCR

3. Oxy-biodegradable sanitary pads.

4. MHM corners