STATE OF JHARKHAND vs HARIHAR YADAV .

The Supreme Court addressed the plight of employees of Jharkhand Hill Area Lift Irrigation Corporation (JHALCO) and Bihar Hill Area Lift Irrigation Corporation (BHALCO), emphasizing the constitutional accountability of the States in ensuring their welfare. The Court held that the States cannot evade their responsibilities by shifting the burden to private entities, thereby violating the principles of social justice and the right to an adequate standard of living as enshrined in Article 21 of the Constitution. The judgment underscores the need for urgent intervention to prevent further suffering among the affected employees.