The bench also informed the petitioner's counsel that the government has scrutinised four sections from the act, while admitted were outdated and was ready to amend them.

Mander's counsel informed the court about the US method of tackling the menace, and noted that is that country, the beggars are constitutionally protected and provided all basic facilities needed to live.

Citing Delhi's example where beggars were allegedly living in the worst conditions, the counsel said the beggars' homes were in a bad condition and the government was paying only Rs.75 a day for their food and clothing, which is not sufficient. 'Moreover, the inhumane conditions in the homes forces beggars not to stay there,' the counsel added.

The court took note of the findings of the petitioner's counsel and asked him and Delhi government officials to file written submissions within four weeks time.