SC Sends Notice To Centre To Investigate Viability Of Introducing Strict Population Control Act
Supreme Court sent a notice to the Centre on August 8, demanding it investigates the viability of passing a strict population control law. The petition was submitted by spiritual guru Devkinandan Thakur, who said there is a need to regulate population growth in order to protect individuals' basic rights. The petition requested the Law Commission of India investigate the population control laws and make recommendations to guarantee basic rights.