In Landmark Ruling, Supreme Court Directs States to Eliminate Caste Segregation and Forced Labor in Prisons
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In the case of Sukanya Shantha v. Union of India, the petitioner, a journalist, filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court of India concerning caste-based discrimination in Indian prisons. The petitioner’s concerns stemmed from her investigative article titled “From Segregation to Labour, Manu’s Caste Law Governs the Indian Prison System,” which highlighted systemic caste-based practices in Indian prisons. These practices were reportedly embedded in various state prison manuals, which sanctioned discriminatory treatment toward prisoners from marginalized communities. The petitioner sought the repeal of such unconstitutional provisions.
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Karnataka’s Gig Workers Bill: A New Dawn for Worker Welfare in the Gig Economy?
In recent months, the Karnataka State government has drawn attention for its pause on local reservations in the private sector. However, a significant development has emerged with the Draft Karnataka-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2024, released on June 29 for public feedback. If enacted, Karnataka would become the second Indian state, after Rajasthan, to implement a dedicated law for gig workers’ welfare.
GTRI Urges Government to Formulate Clear Laws for Worker Protection and Industrial Stability
The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has urged the Indian government to focus on formulating clear laws and standard operating procedures to protect workers while considering the interests of companies. This approach is essential to foster a more stable industrial environment in the country. GTRI emphasized that protecting workers' rights while maintaining industrial stability is crucial to reducing industrial strikes.
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Bombay High Court Upholds Gratuity Payment for Contract Workers at IIT-Bombay
In a landmark ruling, the Bombay High Court has upheld the orders of the Assistant Labour Commissioner (Central), directing the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay to pay gratuity to three contract workers under the Payment of Gratuity Act. This decision marks a significant step in recognizing the rights of contract workers in the academic institution, dismissing IIT Bombay's appeal against the authority's decision from January 2022, which had favored the workers in their protracted quest for gratuity.
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Mission Shakti’s Fifth Phase Kicks Off with Focus on Self- Employment, Empowerment, Safety, and Entrepreneurship
Uttar Pradesh government to launch in October a Women’s Festival under Mission Shakti to promote safety, self-reliance, and entrepreneurship on Navaratri. The initiative aims to boost self-employment and entrepreneurship through a Women's Fest at Lucknow’s 1090 intersection. The event, organized by women’s self-help groups, will showcase their products and feature cultural evenings, health camps, motivational talks, and more. Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Minister will unveil several schemes for women’s empowerment, and district officers will participate virtually. Empowerment rallies will also be held across the state
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