DELHI HIGH COURT PIL | CHILD RIGHTS INTERVENTION
WHEN SILENCE FAILED,
WE APPROACHED THE COURT.
In response to the tragic deaths of 14 children at Asha Kiran Shelter Home, Delhi, a Public Interest Litigation was filed before the Hon’ble Delhi High Court by Mr. Abhigyan Siddhant, Founding Partner, Temple Legal, on behalf of Samadhan Abhiyan. The petition sought urgent judicial intervention to safeguard the rights, dignity, health and wellbeing of children residing in institutional care facilities.
14
Children Lost Their Lives
20
Court Orders Issued
1
Public Interest Litigation
100%
Commitment To Child Rights
About Samadhan Abhiyan
Samadhan Abhiyan is one of India’s leading child protection and community participation initiatives dedicated to ending child sexual abuse, institutional neglect and systemic violations against vulnerable children. Through awareness campaigns, policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, legal intervention and grassroots mobilisation, Samadhan Abhiyan works to ensure that every child grows in a safe, dignified and protective environment. The organization has consistently championed accountability, transparency and institutional reform in child care systems. The Asha Kiran intervention reflects Samadhan Abhiyan’s unwavering commitment towards ensuring that vulnerable children are not forgotten and that responsible authorities remain answerable to the law and society.
Key Directions Issued By The Hon’ble Court
Infrastructure Audit
Inspection of water quality, sanitation and overall infrastructure.
Administrative Review
Personal visit and status report by senior officials.
Decongestion
Immediate reduction of overcrowding within the shelter home.
Medical Support
Deployment of adequate healthcare and support staff.
Systemic Reform
Health, hygiene, nutrition and dignity reforms.
DELHI HIGH COURT • W.P.(C) 10790/2024
Court Orders & Judicial Directions in the Asha Kiran Shelter Home Case
Following the tragic deaths of 14 children at Asha Kiran Shelter Home, Delhi, a Public Interest Litigation was filed by Mr. Abhigyan Siddhant, Founding Partner, Temple Legal, on behalf of Samadhan Abhiyan. The Hon’ble Delhi High Court has since passed multiple orders directing accountability, institutional reforms, healthcare improvements, infrastructure upgrades and protection of children’s rights.
Court Order 01
05 August 2024
Filed by Mr. Abhigyan Siddhant on behalf of Samadhan Abhiyan
Court Order 02
07 August 2024
Temple Legal • Samadhan Abhiyan
Court Order 03
12 August 2024
Temple Legal • Samadhan Abhiyan
Court Order 04
16 August 2024
Temple Legal • Samadhan Abhiyan
Court Order 05
30 September 2024
Temple Legal • Samadhan Abhiyan
Court Order 06
12 November 2024
Temple Legal • Samadhan Abhiyan
Court Order 07
02 December 2024
Temple Legal • Samadhan Abhiyan
Court Order 08
13 January 2025
Temple Legal • Samadhan Abhiyan
Court Order 09
10 February 2025
Temple Legal • Samadhan Abhiyan
Court Order 10
09 April 2025
Temple Legal • Samadhan Abhiyan
Court Order 11
21 May 2025
Filed by Mr. Abhigyan Siddhant on behalf of Samadhan Abhiyan
Court Order 12
02 July 2025
Filed by Mr. Abhigyan Siddhant on behalf of Samadhan Abhiyan
Court Order 13
16 July 2025
Filed by Mr. Abhigyan Siddhant on behalf of Samadhan Abhiyan
Court Order 14
23 July 2025
Filed by Mr. Abhigyan Siddhant on behalf of Samadhan Abhiyan
Court Order 15
05 August 2025
Filed by Mr. Abhigyan Siddhant on behalf of Samadhan Abhiyan
Court Order 16
29 October 2025
Filed by Mr. Abhigyan Siddhant on behalf of Samadhan Abhiyan
Court Order 17
17 December 2025
Filed by Mr. Abhigyan Siddhant on behalf of Samadhan Abhiyan
Court Order 18
14 January 2026
Filed by Mr. Abhigyan Siddhant on behalf of Samadhan Abhiyan
Court Order 19
21 January 2026
Filed by Mr. Abhigyan Siddhant on behalf of Samadhan Abhiyan
Court Order 20
15 April 2026
Filed by Mr. Abhigyan Siddhant on behalf of Samadhan Abhiyan