Author: Sharvari Burde

Facts The case concerns the legitimacy of a notification issued by the State Government of Mysore pursuant to the Minimum Wages Act of 1948. The notification sought to implement minimum pay standards for workers in residential hotels and dining establishments inside the state. The state government possesses the jurisdiction to establish minimum salaries following the collection of pertinent data and consultation with advisory groups. The wage fixation process takes into account factors such as the cost of living, nature of labour, and prevailing economic conditions. The appellants and petitioners contested the notification on the basis of purported contravention of Article…