As per case facts, a Writ Petition was filed seeking directions for providing free sanitary pads to female students (classes 6-12) and separate, functional toilets in all government, aided, and ... residential schools, along with proper maintenance and awareness programs. The Petitioner highlighted that inadequate menstrual hygiene management (MHM) leads to absenteeism and girls dropping out of school, despite existing policies. The question arose whether the unavailability of gender-segregated toilets and menstrual absorbents violates fundamental rights to equality, dignified menstrual health, participation, equality of opportunity, and education for adolescent girls. Finally, the Supreme Court ruled that such unavailability indeed violates these rights. It directed all States and Union Territories to ensure functional, gender-segregated, accessible toilets with water and soap, provide free sanitary napkins, establish MHM corners, and implement safe disposal mechanisms in all schools. Gender-responsive MHM education must be integrated into curricula, teachers trained, and regular inspections with student feedback conducted. The Union must report compliance within three months.