New Delhi, Aug 11 (PTI) Ostracised destitute widows belong to the "socially disadvantaged class" of society and are not treated with dignity they deserve in shelter homes in Vrindavan and elsewhere, the Supreme Court said today. This is a subject of hope that might enable our society to give up the stereotype view of widows. The apex court had earlier taken note of the "pathetic" condition of widows after a petition was filed in 2007 highlighting how they lived in welfare homes in Vrindavan. It had referred to various reports filed by the National Legal Services Authority, District Legal Services Authority and National Commission for Women on the condition of shelter homes for widows in Vrindavan. One of the reports had said that there was lack of proper toilets and bathrooms in the shelter homes, besides poor water and electricity facilities.

Source: India Today August 11, 2017 12:11 UTC