IN RE PROBLEMS AND MISERIES OF MIGRANT LABOURERS vs

The Supreme Court addressed the measures taken by the Central and State Governments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly concerning the movement of migrant workers. The Court noted the issuance of guidelines by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the operation of Shramik trains to facilitate the return of approximately 57.22 lakh migrants to their home states. The Court acknowledged the compliance with interim directions issued earlier and the involvement of various stakeholders, including the National Human Rights Commission, in addressing the challenges faced by migrant laborers.