A. M. ALLISON vs B. L. SEN(and connected appeal)

The Supreme Court held that under Section 3 and Section 5(2) of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, the increase in basic wages for male and female labourers did not alter their existing work-load, thus entitling them to extra wages for any work done beyond the specified task. The Court clarified that the notification aimed to raise basic wages while maintaining the same work-load, and the management's refusal to pay extra wages for work exceeding the basic task was unjustified. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision not to issue a writ of certiorari.