National Campaign Committee For ... vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court emphasized the urgent need for the effective implementation of the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 and the Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Cess Act, 1996, citing violations of Articles 15(3), 21, 39(e), (f), 45, and 47 of the Constitution. The Court noted the significant disparity between the funds collected and those utilized for the welfare of construction workers, highlighting a failure of State Governments and Union Territory Administrations to comply with statutory obligations. The Court directed that these laws be implemented in both letter and spirit to ensure the rights and dignity of construction workers are upheld.