In Brief
During the pandemic lockdown, the Supreme Court took suo motu cognizance of the plight of migrant workers stranded far from home. Despite government efforts, registration delays, transportation shortages, and inadequate shelter persisted. Many workers waited weeks for transport or walked on foot. The Court partly allowed the petition, requiring the Central and State Governments to submit comprehensive reports on registration mechanisms, transportation plans, and welfare provisions, with instructions to ensure no migrant walks unassisted.
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