New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Manual sewer cleaning The Supreme Court (SC) directed the East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) on August 6, 2025, to explain why manual scavenging and hazardous sewer cleaning is still going on without proper gear, exposing workers to life risks.

The apex court also took note of photographs which showed manual sewer cleaning was being carried out at one of its own gates and sought reply from the Public Works Department (PWD).

The SC warned that if it did not receive a satisfactory reply on the next date (September 10, 2025), it will have no option but to "direct the registration of an FIR against such officer(s) who are exposing the workers to the risk of their lives".

Delhi Ridge The SC on August 6 directed th...