India, Nov. 4 -- The Supreme Court directed uniform implementation of the Bonded Labour Act and rehabilitation scheme across all states and Union Territories.

Complaints of bonded labour should ordinarily be verified within 24 hours, while immediate financial assistance must be provided within seven days of issuing a release certificate.

NGT directed Arunachal Pradesh authorities to remove encroachments, boundary walls and illegal private bridges from the Borum riverbed and other rivers.

The tribunal also ordered action against illegal earth mining and called for stricter environmental clearances and riverbank protection.

Uniform implementation of Bonded Labour Act and rehabilitation scheme

The Supreme Court of India issued a series ...