Jyoti Rajpoot v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Lko. and 4 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
PIL No. 138 of 2025, Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, order dated 15.5.2025; petitioner Jyoti Rajpoot in person; respondents State of U.P. and 4 others; interim directions on mandate of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment regarding destitutes below 60 years versus senior citizens; Under Secretary Shubham Bhardwaj granted seven days; complete instructions from higher authorities sought; State Authorities to verify publicity and functionality of destitute helplines; counsel S.B. Pandey (DSGI) and Varun Pandey; next listing date 27.05.2025.
What did the court decide?
Interim directions issued: seven days' time granted to the Under Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, to explain its role vis-a-vis destitutes below 60 years; clarification sought from higher authorities; State Authorities to report on publicity and functionality of destitute helplines; matter adjourned to 27.05.2025.