Deciding two connected writ petitions arising from a common Industrial Tribunal Award, the Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's direction granting hotel workmen a further…
We Will Go To Any Extent': Supreme Court Expresses Dismay At Govts Not Implementing Directions To Eradicate Manual Scavenging
The Supreme Court expressed dismay at the government’s failure to comply with directions aimed at eradicating manual scavenging. The case involved the non-implementation of measures meant to end the practice of manual scavenging, despite previous orders by the Court. The ruling emphasized the government’s legal and moral obligation to enforce its directives and take concrete steps to eliminate this practice. The Court’s remarks underline the importance of holding the government accountable and ensuring that such inhumane practices are eradicated. The case draws attention to the continued struggles faced by marginalized groups in India and the need for stronger enforcement of human rights protections.