In which landmark case did the Supreme Court direct the establishment of the 'Child Labour Rehabilitation Welfare Fund'?
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Correct answer: M.C. Mehta vs. State of Tamil Nadu (1996)
In the M.C. Mehta case (1996), the Supreme Court issued directions to eliminate child labor and ordered the offending employer to pay Rs. 20,000 for every child employed into a welfare fund. This fund is used for the education and health of the rescued child.
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