Part IV
Article 42

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.

Version 1

Article 33, Draft Constitution of India 1948

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

Version 2

Article 42, Constitution of India 1950

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

Summary

Draft Article 33 (Article 42) directed the State to make provisions for safe and humane working conditions, and maternity relief.

It was introduced and passed in the Constituent Assembly on 23 November 1948 without any discussion or proposed amendment.