NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Centre's response within a week on steps being taken for migrant workers who wish to return to their hometowns and villages amid the nationwide lockdown, in place till 3 May, due to covid-19.
The case was heard via video-conferencing by a three-judge bench headed by Justice NV Ramana, and comprising Justices SK Kaul and and BR Gavai.
A plea has sought directions to the Centre to allow migrants who have tested negative for covid-19 to return home. Advocate Prashant Bhushan submitted before the apex court that over 90% of migrant workers have been stranded on highways and roads without any ration and essential items.