Today, On 14th August, In the WB Migrant Workers case, the Supreme Court observed, “A nodal agency is needed to coordinate between the state of origin and the state of work,” while hearing allegations of wrongful detention and deportation of Bengali Muslims as “Bangladeshis.”
The Karnataka State Government Employment of Local Candidates in Industries Bill, 2024 proposes 50% reservation for locals in managerial positions and 75% in non-managerial posts. It defines ‘local’ and imposes penalties for breaches. Similar laws in Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, and Jharkhand face legal challenges. The bill is in the preparation stage and aims to boost local employment in the private sector.
