Supreme Court intervenes to ensure dignified life for elderly person and visually impaired son

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of newspaper reports highlighting the precarious living conditions of an octogenarian and his visually impaired son. The intervention aims to ensure they can lead a dignified life.

The court's action was prompted by media coverage documenting the hardships faced by the elderly person and his disabled son. The suo motu cognisance allows the court to initiate proceedings without waiting for a formal petition from the affected parties.