ISSUE:
Whether this petition is maintainable against Union of India, Delhi Administration and Delhi Development Authority when in actual the offending parties are private contractors?
Whether this petition is maintainable as there is no breach of fundamental rights of labourers but of ordinary rights under labour laws?
RULE:
A principal employer’s duty to uphold labour laws is non-transferable, making them accountable for any contractor violations.
Under Articles 14, 21, 23, and 24 of the Constitution, all workers have the right to dignity, fair wages, and humane working conditions.
Violations of these protections breach workers’ fundamental rights, placing sole responsibility on the principal employer to ensure compliance and safeguard worker welfare.