In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has recognised menstrual health as a fundamental right, ordering free sanitary pads and adequate hygiene facilities in schools nationwide, linking dignity, education, and equality for adolescent girls. The court held that menstrual health is inseparable from physical well-being, mental health, privacy, and education, particularly for adolescent girls from marginalised backgrounds. The ruling came while hearing a public interest litigation seeking uniform implementation of menstrual hygiene measures in schools across the country. The bench warned that failure to comply could invite strict action, including derecognition of non-compliant institutions, underscoring that menstrual dignity is not optional but a legal obligation. Recognising menstrual health as a fundamental right affirms that young girls deserve safe, inclusive, and supportive spaces to learn without shame or fear.