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"The jurisprudence of personhood or philosophy of the right to the life
envisaged under Article 21, enlarges its sweep to encompass human personality in
its full blossom with invigorated health which is a wealth to the workmen to
earn his livelihood, to sustain the dignity of person and to live a life with
dignity and equality... The expression 'life' assured in Article 21 of the
Constitution does not connote mere animal existence or continued drudgery
through life. It has a much wider meaning which includes right to livelihood,
better standard of living, hygienic conditions in the work place and
leisure." Comment By a number of judgments, initiated through public interest litigation, the Court has fulfilled the Constitutional vision of "social justice" holding it to be an integral part of justice, towards attaining a substantial degree of social, economic and political equality which are the legitimate expectations of the Indian People. The Court has continued to remind the employer and the producer of their legal and social responsibilities not to endanger workmen especially those working with high risk materials and in high risk environments. The court has not hesitated in issuing appropriate directions to the employer, be it the state or its undertakings or private employers to make the right to life meaningful, to prevent pollution at the work place, to protect the environment, to protect the health of workmen or to preserve clean water for the safety and health of the people.
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