Reviewed case brief
Consumer Education and Research Centre v. Union of India
(1995) 3 SCC 42
## Summary
- 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.
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
How to use it in an exam
Editorial source
(1995) 3 SCC 42
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