(181) PEOPLES RIGHTS AND SOCIAL RESEARCH CENTRE (PRASAR) AND OTHERS Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 06-08-2024
Constitution of India, 1950 — Articles 21, 39(e), 42, 43, and 48A — Highlighting the State's duty to ensure workers' health and safety — Issue of ‘silicosis' among workers in various industries in India — The main issues were the prevalence of silicosis, lack of detection, monitoring, and remedial measures , and violation of workers fundamental rights — Right to health and safety under Article 21 of the Constitution was being neglected, and the State's failure to protect workers and provide adeq
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