In Brief
This Suo Motu Writ Petition, filed during the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns the State of Puducherry's handling of migrant workers seeking to return home. The Supreme Court held that the State has a constitutional duty to proactively identify and address shortcomings in its administration, particularly affecting vulnerable populations, without awaiting formal notice. The Court rejected the State's argument that it could not act without being informed, emphasizing that public interest proceedings are supervisory rather than adversarial. The State was directed to file comprehensive affidavits disclosing all relevant materials and details about migrants still awaiting repatriation.
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