MESSRS. CROWN ALUMINIUM WORKS vs THEIR WORKMEN.

The Supreme Court held that while a wage structure can be revised, it cannot be altered to the detriment of workers, emphasizing that wages must not fall below subsistence levels. The Court recognized the need for industrial adjudication to align with the principles of a democratic welfare state, promoting cooperation between labor and capital. The ruling affirmed that the Labour Appellate Tribunal's decision to incorporate previously enjoyed concessions into the basic wages was valid, as these concessions had become a term of service for the workers, thus ensuring their rights were protected.