The Supreme Court of India has directed the central government to frame a policy on disaster management, including the provision of relief and rehabilitation to affected persons. A three-judge bench of the court, led by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, was hearing a petition seeking the implementation of the Disaster Management Act, 2005. The court observed that the government has failed to implement the Act, which has resulted in the lack of preparedness and response to disasters. The court directed the government to frame a policy within six months, which will include measures to provide relief and rehabilitation to affected persons, as well as to prevent and mitigate the impact of disasters. The court's decision is significant as it highlights the growing concern about disaster management in India. The judgment is seen as a major victory for disaster management activists, who have been campaigning for the implementation of the Act. The court's emphasis on the importance of protecting the rights of affected persons is a significant development in the ongoing debate about the balance between disaster management and individual rights. The judgment has been welcomed by disaster management groups and is seen as a major step forward in protecting the rights of affected persons. The court's decision is a significant milestone in the evolution of disaster management in India and is expected to have a lasting impact on the protection of the rights of affected persons. The policy is expected to address the gaps in disaster management and provide a framework for the provision of relief and rehabilitation to affected persons.