Labourers least paid in India, society does not value their physical work: Delhi HC
- Posted on September 22, 2026
- By The Hindu
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In brief
A Delhi High Court ruling sheds light on systemic wage inequality affecting India's labour workforce. The judgment, issued during a sentencing modification case involving assault against a vulnerable worker, emphasizes how society systematically undervalues manual labour. The court's observations underscore the economic marginalization faced by low-income workers and highlight the urgent need for legal protections and societal recognition of their essential contributions to the economy.
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Labourers least paid in India, society does not value their physical work: Delhi HC
Delhi HC highlights society's neglect of low-paid labourers while modifying a convict's sentence for assaulting a disturbed worker.
