Reviewed case brief

Consumer Education and Research Centre v. Union of India

(1995) 3 SCC 42

## Summary

right-to-healtharticle-21hazardous-industryasbestosoccupational-safetyhealth-insurance
Court
Supreme Court of India
Year
1995
Subjects
Labour Law II
Reviewed
2026-06-28

Rule established

Right to health and medical care at the workplace is a fundamental right under Article 21 (right to life). Employers in hazardous industries (asbestos) must provide health insurance, periodic medical examination, and safe working conditions. Workers' right to know about health hazards is part of Article 21.

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    Issues

      Held

        Ratio decidendi

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        Editorial source

        (1995) 3 SCC 42

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