Supreme Court of India · 2006-05-19
NARENDER MALAV vs STATE OF GUJARAT .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2001/632
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- NARENDER MALAV
- Respondent
- STATE OF GUJARAT .
- Author
- AR.Lakshmanan
- Bench
- LOKESHWAR SINGH PANTA DR.AR.LAKSHMANAN
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the grievances of salt workers in Kachchh District, Gujarat, under Article 21, emphasizing the right to education and welfare. The Court directed the State of Gujarat and the Department of Education to ensure educational facilities for children of salt workers and to report on school attendance. The Court acknowledged the efforts made by the State and NGOs in providing medical and educational support, and ordered further monitoring and evaluation of these initiatives.