KALYANESHWARI vs U.O.I. .

The Supreme Court, while addressing a petition under Article 32, emphasized the urgent need to ban asbestos due to its carcinogenic properties and the associated health risks. The Court recognized the precedent set in Consumer Education and Research Centre v. Union of India, affirming that exposure to asbestos poses significant health risks beyond the workplace. The Court directed the Union of India and state governments to take immediate action to protect workers and victims, including the establishment of a committee for identification and treatment of affected individuals.