Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:29pm on 16 Jun 2026,Tuesday India
The Supreme Court has stepped in to help an 80-year-old woman and her visually impaired son living in poverty in Odisha’s Subarnapur district. Acting on media reports, the court directed the Odisha government to provide all social security benefits and basic facilities. The court said the pair must be able to live with dignity. Officials informed the court that pensions, free rice and a house had been provided. However, the court ordered an independent verification of these claims. It also asked local authorities to check on their health and welfare. The matter will be reviewed again on July 13.
