Bombay High Court takes suo motu notice of Mumbai University girls hostel water crisis

The Bombay High Court on Monday initiated a suo motu public interest litigation after news reports revealed severe water shortage at Mumbai University's Madam Cama Girls Hostel in Churchgate. Over 100 students have been forced to buy drinking water and fetch water from neighbouring buildings, and faced difficulties using washrooms. Last year, students had complained about deteriorating conditions including erratic mess services and poor lighting.

Acting Chief Justice Ravindra Ghuge and Justice Gautam Ankhad termed the issue serious, noting it affects menstrual hygiene among other concerns. The court appointed advocate Yugandhara Khanwilkar as amicus curiae to gather information and prepare a petition. The next hearing is scheduled for September 1.