Tag: worker rights

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Supreme Court Condemns Manual Scavenging at Its Own Premises, Issues Stark Warning of FIRs Against Responsible Officials

The Supreme Court showed serious concern regarding reports and images of manual scavenging and unsafe cleaning being conducted on the premises of the Supreme Court itself. The Bench expressed disapproval of the continued work, even after a national ban, ordered the officials to provide an account, and indicated criminal action to follow if an adequate response was not provided. The case emphasizes the Court’s determination to remove inhuman cleaning practices and preserve stringent mechanisms for the health and dignity of sanitation workers. 

byAmith Mathew Paul
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Mumbai Bus Strike Looms: Private Operators, School Buses Affected, Are Labour Laws Applicable?

An uncertain bus strike in recent weeks was thrown by private operators in Mumbai and including school bus services, which were wiped out indefinitely only to be stopped based on government persuasion. Nationwide havoc could have been caused as a result of the proposed strike that was triggered by complaints about e-challans and infrastructure. This gives both short and medium term respite but poses serious questions about how labour laws apply to such important providers of transportation services and whether they should be enforced in the first place.

byLegal Maestros
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Are Zomato, Swiggy, and Blinkit delivery riders covered by India’s labour laws?

Despite the fact that ride-hailing and delivery platforms have changed urban work, passengers are now considered to be in a legal limbo. The rules governing employment in India, such as the Code on Social Security and the Industrial Disputes Act, provide only a limited framework for protection. Recent landmark cases and state reforms are pointing in the direction of expanding rights for gig riders.

byLegal Maestros