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- The Supreme Court of India is examining a petition concerning a wall collapse at a Gurugram construction site that killed seven workers.
- Petitioners argue that the new 2026 safety rules fail to address specific construction safety requirements that were included in previous legislation.
- The court has directed the government to identify gaps between the old and new rules.
- Legal proceedings aim to ensure better worker protection and establish mechanisms for compensation.
What to watch next
- Response from the central government regarding legislative gaps.
- Inquiry into the Gurugram wall collapse and associated compensation claims.
- Potential judicial mandate for a national record of construction fatalities.
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Surya Kant
Chief Justice of India
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“The safety of construction workers must be made a condition in the licence itself that labour safety code will be followed.”
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…Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026 in the light of a recent wall collapse in Gurugram that killed seven workers and injured four. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said, “ The safety of construction workers must be made a condition in the licence itself that labour safety code will be followed. ” It agreed to examine the issue raised by the petition filed by the National Campaign Committee for Central Legislation on Construction Labour. Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the petitioner told the court…
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Named India · Haryana Government · Signature Global · Joymalya Bagchi · National Campaign Committee for Central Legislation on Construction Labour · Prashant Bhushan · Supreme Court of India · Surya Kant · V Mohana
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