M/s. BHIKUSA YAMASA KAHATRIYA vs SANGAMNER AKOLA TALUKA BIDIKAMGAR UNION

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Section 3(3)(iv) of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, which allows the government to fix different minimum wage rates for different localities. The Court ruled that this provision does not confer arbitrary powers to the government, as it is guided by the principles inherent in the Act. The notification issued by the Government of Bombay on April 19, 1955, was found valid, as it complied with statutory requirements and was based on thorough inquiries, despite the absence of employer representation on the Advisory Board not affecting its validity.