Constitutional Provisions Related to Labour

 Constitutional Provisions Related to Labour

 Indian constitution provides numerous safeguards for the protection of labour rights. These safeguards are in theform of fundamental rights and the Directive principle of State policy.

 *Article 14*commands the State totreat any person equally before the law.

 *Article (19) (1) (c)*grants citizens theright to form associations or unions.

 *Article21*promisesprotection of life and personal liberty.

 *Article 23* prohibits forced labour.

 *Article 24* prohibits employment of children below the age of fourteen years.

 *Article 39(a)*provides that the State shallsecure to its citizens equal right to an adequate means of livelihood.

 *Article 41*provides that within the limits of its economic capacity the Stateshall secure for the Right to work and education.

 *Article 42*instructs the State to make provisions for securing just and humane conditions of work and for maternity relief.

 *Article 43*orders the State to secure aliving wage, decent conditions of work and social and cultural opportunitiesto all workers through legislation or economic organisation.

 *Article 43A*provides for theparticipation of workers in Management of Industries through legislation.