Punjab & Haryana HC Directs Authorities to Ensure Humane Conditions in Migrant Workers’ Detention Centres

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed authorities to ensure humane conditions in detention centres holding migrant workers facing legal action.

The court emphasised that basic human dignity must be upheld regardless of immigration status, ordering proper facilities, sanitation, and legal access.

This ruling came while hearing a case involving workers' rights, where the bench stressed that detention should not equate to punishment and that fundamental rights apply to all persons within Indian territory.

In response to a question whether any offence was registered, the counsel said detentions were taking place on administrative instructions.