Peoples Rights and Social Research Centre(Prasar) & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors. (Writ Petition (Civil) No. 110 of 2006) 06 August 2024 [Vikram Nath* and Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale, JJ.]
Constitution of India – Art. 32, 21, 39(e), 42, 48A and 43 –“Silicosis” among workers – Need for systemic reforms – Writ petition u/Art. 32 seeking intervention to address the issue of “Silicosis” among workers in various industries such as mining, construction, stone cutting, and sandblasting, where workers exposed to high levels of silica dust causing incurable occupational lung disease – Petitioner’s case that ‘Silicosis’ rampant throughout India due to inadequate detection, monitoring, and remedial measures, thus,urgent need for systemic reforms to protect the health and rights of workers across the country; and that the State’s failure to protect workers from hazardous conditions and provide adequate medical care, compensation, and rehabilitation, a direct infringement of the constitutional mandates
