How the Supreme Court and the High Courts have dealt with the worst migrant crisis faced by the nation 1

In our country's efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, the migrant labourer has paid a huge, painful price. The Supreme Court has never shirked from resolving the common man's problems, be it pollution issues or human rights issues. However, migrants have thus far faced only disappointment, as the apex court dismissed plea after plea, maintaining a policy of non-interference. The question at the moment is whether the suo motu cognisance taken by the Court on May 26, two months after the migrant crisis came to the fore, is delayed. In comparison to the Supreme Court, the High Courts till now have been much more sensitive and forthcoming in dealing with the humanitarian crisis. The decisions of the High Courts are handicapped for the reason that they cannot coordinate with other state governments. It is clear that the Supreme Court can play a huge role in helping the migrants by issuing orders to different state governments/authorities.