Migrant Workers: #SupremeCourt is hearing the petition filed seeking directions for the authorities to allow stranded migrant workers to return to their homes after being tested for #COVIDー19.

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Court observes that some States appear to be taking steps to bring back native residents stranded in other States.

Adv Prashant Bhushan says that steps taken are with respect to students; adds that over 90% of stranded workers are not receiving ration.

SG Tushar Mehta retorts.

Bhushan cites a report by The Hindu which says over 90% workers not receiving ration and other essential items.

SG Mehta says that such reports are incorrect.

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Bhushan argues that fundamental rights of the #MigrantWorkers are being violated, urges the Court to enforce the same.

Bhushan argues that the distress of the migrant workers should be considered immediately; says some retired Judges also expressed the same view.

SG Mehta says that the govt is also concerned about the health of the migrant workers; says a person rested negative today does not mean they may not test positive in a few days.

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SG tells the Court that the Centre is consulting with the States on the the modalities of how people can be transported back to their hometowns and native places; SG says "we are taking all kinds of steps"

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SG urges the Court not to keep this petition pending and argues that many petitions have similar prayers.

SG Mehta urges the Court not to issue notice on the plea, says govt will examine all the issues raised by the petitioner.

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Court seeks to know the steps being taken by the government on this issue.

SG Mehta seeks two weeks time to file a reply, urges the Court not to pass an order in this regard but to record his statement to the effect.

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