After the Supreme Court dismissed domestic workers’ unions’ plea, CJI Surya Kant’s remarks on trade unionism sparked nationwide outrage, with activists warning that vulnerable labourers were denied constitutional protection and social security safeguards. Trade unions and groups demand accountability.
The Supreme Court flagged trade unionism as a major factor behind industrial stagnation, with Chief Justice Surya Kant observing that union activities led to closures of industries. He remarked that resistance to work and aggressive “flag-bearing unions” hampered economic and industrial growth.
The Bombay High Court has held that even women working on temporary or daily-wage basis are entitled to maternity leave benefits. The Court ruled that denying maternity benefits due to short technical breaks in service is arbitrary and illegal.
