Reviewed case brief
M.C. Mehta v. State of Tamil Nadu
AIR 1997 SC 699 / (1996) 6 SCC 756
## Summary
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Year
- 1996
- Subjects
- Labour Law II
- Reviewed
- 2026-06-18
Rule established
State has a constitutional obligation to eliminate child labour in hazardous industries. Prohibition must be accompanied by rehabilitation (education fund, alternative employment for parents).
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
How to use it in an exam
Editorial source
AIR 1997 SC 699; verified from chapter frontmatter
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