September 3, 2024: The Supreme Court has directed the Central Government to file an affidavit regarding the welfare of migrant workers, including compliance with its 2021 decision and directives related to providing ration cards and other facilities. The affidavit must be filed within three weeks. There was also a sharp debate between lawyer Prashant Bhushan and Justice Sanjay Karol regarding the closure of the case.
September 3, 2024: The Supreme Court has directed the Central Government to file an affidavit regarding the welfare of migrant workers, including compliance with its 2021 decision and directives related to providing ration cards and other facilities. The affidavit must be filed within three weeks. There was also a sharp debate between lawyer Prashant Bhushan and Justice Sanjay Karol regarding the closure of the case.
The apex court had issued several directives in its decision on June 29, 2011, and subsequent orders, which included instructions for officials to register on the ‘e-Shram’ portal and to provide ration cards and other welfare measures to all migrant workers facing difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The bench comprising Justice C.T. Ravi Kumar and Justice Sanjay Karol stated, “The Central Government is directed to file a detailed affidavit providing information about the steps taken under the 29 June 2021 decision and subsequent orders.” The Supreme Court has ordered the matter to be listed for further hearing in three weeks. There was a sharp debate between lawyer Prashant Bhushan and Justice Karol when the suggestion was made to close the case as the pandemic has ended.
The bench comprising Justice C.T. Ravi Kumar and Justice Sanjay Karol stated, “The Central Government is directed to file a detailed affidavit providing information about the steps taken under the 29 June 2021 decision and subsequent orders.” The Supreme Court has ordered the matter to be listed for further hearing in three weeks. There was a sharp debate between lawyer Prashant Bhushan and Justice Karol when the suggestion was made to close the case as the pandemic has ended.