M/s. BHIKUSE YAMASA KSHATRIYA (P) LTD.,& ANR. vs UNION OF INDIA, AND ANOTHER

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Section 85 of the Factories Act, 1948, and the corresponding notification issued by the State of Maharashtra, ruling that it does not infringe upon the fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 19(1)(g) of the Constitution. The Court clarified that the provision allows the State to extend the benefits of the Factories Act to certain establishments, thereby ensuring that workers, even if not classified as such under the Act, receive necessary protections. The notification was deemed non-discriminatory and did not impose unreasonable restrictions on the owners' rights to conduct business.