In Brief
The Supreme Court issued suo motu directions to address the plight of migrant workers stranded during the COVID-19 lockdown. The Court directed all States to transport stranded workers using trains, buses, or other modes within a specified timeframe. It mandated decentralized registration of unregistered migrant workers at accessible locations including police stations. States were advised to consider withdrawing complaints lodged during the lockdown period. The matter was kept pending for further consideration of additional relief measures for migrant workers.
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