Despite being severely susceptible in terms of physical and mental health, India’s internal migrant labourers have remained the country’s economic backbone. Unfortunately, the latest pandemic-related lockdown has left them in a perilous position. Covid-19 had a disproportionately negative impact on these migratory labourers, in which not only did they lost their employment and wages but also lacked the resources to exist in a new environment. As a result of no transport, no means of sustenance the country speculated a major evacuation of these migrant workers returning home on foot along with their families. So, in the light of the above discussion this Article endeavours to study the idea, general issues, and legal framework that govern migrant labourers in India. It also examines the impact of Covid-19 and the responses of the Government and the Judiciary to ensure the human rights of migrant workers in India.
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