Domestic Workers Rights — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan

1997

This landmark judgment laid down the 'Vishaka Guidelines' for the prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace. While not directly about domestic workers, its broad definition…

Bandhua Mukti Morcha v. Union of India

1984

This Public Interest Litigation (PIL) brought to light the plight of bonded labourers in stone quarries. The Supreme Court, in this case, gave an expansive interpretation to…

Olga Tellis & Ors. v. Bombay Municipal Corporation & Ors.

1985

While primarily dealing with the right to livelihood for pavement dwellers, this judgment significantly expanded the scope of Article 21, holding that the 'right to life' includes…