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VOL. 5, ISSUE 3 (2023)
Fracturing human rights in the name of nation’s pride: Analysing supreme court's stance in people's union for democratic rights v. union of India (1982) 3 SCC 235
Authors
Lovenish Kaur
Abstract
Labour laws have been constantly evolving over time through the introduction of four uniform codes of law in the year 2020 [1], alongside credible judicial interpretations [2]. People's Union for Democratic Rights v. Union of India, 1982, stands as a landmark judgment in this area, determining workers' rights and establishing specific guidelines for minimum wages and working conditions, particularly on construction sites. The Supreme Court of India upheld the rights of labourers by enforcing existing labour laws [3]. The Court emphasized the right to life with dignity and expanded the application of Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. Furthermore, the judgment broadened the scope of other fundamental rights, including Articles 23 and 24. This case is significant for its enunciation of the principle of public interest litigation and the expansion of the meanings of the words 'begar' and 'forced labour'. This case comment discusses the court's judgment after providing background information about the case, including an examination of the political and economic aspects of the ASIAD games, as well as the background of the labourers involved, offering a social context to understand the root causes behind those gross violations. Furthermore, it explores how public interest litigation serves as a proactive tool in the hands of the judiciary to prevent violations and protect our fundamental rights
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Pages:125-129
How to cite this article:
Lovenish Kaur "Fracturing human rights in the name of nation’s pride: Analysing supreme court's stance in people's union for democratic rights v. union of India (1982) 3 SCC 235". International Journal of Law, Policy and Social Review, Vol 5, Issue 3, 2023, Pages 125-129
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