{"id":325595,"date":"2025-02-03T17:16:45","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T11:46:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=325595"},"modified":"2025-02-04T09:41:21","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T04:11:21","slug":"supreme-court-urges-law-for-domestic-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/supreme-court-urges-law-for-domestic-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"Supreme Court urges law for domestic workers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Source<\/strong>: The post Supreme Court urges law for domestic workers<\/strong> has been created, based on the article \u201cIndia needs a law to protect domestic workers\u2019 rights<\/strong>\u201d published in \u201cIndian Express<\/strong>\u201d on 3rd February 2025<\/p>\n

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UPSC Syllabus Topic:<\/strong> GS Paper2- Governance-mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.<\/p>\n

Context<\/strong>: The article discusses the Supreme Court’s directive to the Union government to consider a law for domestic workers. It highlights their low wages, job insecurity, and lack of social security. It stresses the need for legal protection, fair wages, and better working conditions.<\/p>\n

For detailed information on Domestic Workers in India: Status and Issues<\/strong> read this article here<\/a><\/p>\n

What is the Supreme Court view on Domestic Workers?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. The Supreme Court directed the Union government to examine the need for a law for domestic workers.<\/li>\n
  2. It ordered an inter-ministerial committee to consider a legal framework for their rights.<\/li>\n
  3. The Court noted that domestic workers lack legal protection and are excluded from laws like the Minimum Wages Act and the Equal Remuneration Act.<\/li>\n
  4. It highlighted that wages vary even within the same locality.<\/li>\n
  5. It stressed the need for a national law applicable to all states.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What Problems Do Domestic Workers Face?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    1. Low Wages:<\/strong> Their wages are not fixed. The same work may have different wages even in the same area.<\/li>\n
    2. Unfair Working Conditions:<\/strong> They are often forced to do extra work without pay.<\/li>\n
    3. No Social Security:<\/strong> They lack pensions, insurance, or job security.<\/li>\n
    4. Harassment and Mistreatment:<\/strong> Many face abuse and humiliation from employers. These cases rarely reach the media.<\/li>\n
    5. Lack of Recognition:<\/strong> Society views their work as unskilled. Their work is undervalued.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Why Is a National Law Needed?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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      1. State-Level Disparities:<\/strong> Some states like Kerala and Delhi have regulations, but there is no uniform law.<\/li>\n
      2. Enforcement Challenge:<\/strong> Employers do not register workers, making proof of employment difficult.<\/li>\n
      3. Judicial Interventions:<\/strong> Courts have directed documentation and registration of placement agencies, but these efforts have had little impact.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Has India Taken International Steps?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

        India has not ratified ILO Convention 189<\/strong>, which protects domestic workers\u2019 rights. This convention recognizes domestic work as decent work. Many countries have ratified it, but India has not.<\/p>\n

        What Are the Challenges in Implementing a Law?<\/strong><\/h2>\n