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SATISH CHANDRA SHARMA, SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD
Bachpan Bachao Andolan – Appellant
Versus
GNCTD – Respondent
ORDER :
1. On 08.12.2019, a massive fire ripped through a building in Anaj Mandi, Sadar Bazar, which resulted in the death of 43 persons, including 12 children between the age group of 12 to 18 years. The Petitioner herein, Bachpan Bachao Andolan, which is a Non-Governmental Organization, has filed the instant Writ Petition highlighting the plight of children working in factories that are illegally housed in extremely small units stuffed with inflammable materials.
2. The Petitioner has stated that these factories are functioning right under the nose of the State authorities who have turned a blind eye to these units which are no less than death traps waiting for their victims. The instant Writ Petition has been filed for a direction to the State to conduct an inquiry into the illegal factories at Anaz Mandi, Sadar Bazar, so that persons who are running these factories can be booked under the concerned legislations. Directions have also been sought for protection and rehabilitation of the children who are working in these units. The Petitioner has also prayed for action on the pending complaints relating to rescue of children illegally labouring at 183 locations as mentioned in the p
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