Employment Generation Schemes — Key Judgments

Key Judgments

PUCL vs. Union of India (Right to Food Case)

2001 (ongoing orders)

While not directly about MGNREGA, the Supreme Court's directives in the Right to Food case significantly influenced the conceptualization and implementation of social welfare…

Swamy Shraddananda @ Murali Manohar Mishra vs. State of Karnataka

2008

This case, though primarily on criminal law, has been cited in broader discussions on the 'right to work' and 'right to livelihood' in India. While not a direct ruling on…

Rajesh Kumar vs. Union of India

2016 (various High Court orders)

Several High Court judgments, particularly concerning MGNREGA, have addressed issues of delayed wage payments and the right to receive wages promptly. These judgments have often…