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Constitution of India
Part IV — Directive Principles
Article42

Provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief

The State shall make provision for securing just and humane conditions of work and for maternity relief.

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Article 42 deals with provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief. Read the official clauses below for the exact rule, conditions, exceptions, and institutional powers. This overview is an orientation, not a substitute for the constitutional text.

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