SECRETARY, H.S.E.B. vs SURESH

The Supreme Court emphasized the doctrine of equality under Article 14 and the social justice mandate of Article 39, asserting that the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970 is a legislative embodiment of these constitutional principles. The Court held that the Act aims to secure socio-economic justice and should be interpreted in a manner that furthers the rights to livelihood and equality for all citizens. The judgment reinforces the necessity of aligning legal frameworks with the constitutional goal of achieving substantive equality and social justice.