The 1982 Asian Games case decided by the Supreme Court is cited in the chapter as enforcement of which Fundamental Right?
ARight to freedom of speech and expression of the construction workers
BRight against exploitation, since under-minimum wage amounted to forced labour
CRight to equality of opportunity in public employment of contracted workers
DRight to constitutional remedies for issuing the writ of habeas corpus only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Right against exploitation, since under-minimum wage amounted to forced labour
The chapter (page 1) says social scientists argued sub-minimum wages amounted to *begar* (forced labour), violating the Fundamental Right against exploitation. The Court directed the government to ensure proper wages.
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