OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY ASSOCIATION vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court, while exercising its jurisdiction under Article 32, directed the Union of India to formulate guidelines for occupational safety and health regulations in thermal power plants, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive health delivery system for workers. The Court noted the inadequacies in existing laws such as the Factories Act and the Employees’ State Insurance Act, which fail to address the occupational health hazards faced by workers. The Court ordered the establishment of a monitoring committee and mandated compensation schemes for workers suffering from occupational health disorders, thereby reinforcing the legal obligation of the state to ensure worker safety and health.