WORKS MANAGER, CENTRAL RAILWAY WORKSHOP,JHANSI vs VISHWANATH AND ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the definition of 'worker' under Section 2(1) of the Factories Act, 1948 is broad enough to include not only those directly involved in manufacturing but also those performing incidental or connected duties, such as time keepers and clerical staff. The Court affirmed the findings of the Additional District Judge, which were binding on the High Court, and emphasized the need for a liberal interpretation of welfare legislation to fulfill its purpose. The appeal was dismissed, upholding the lower court's decision that the respondents were indeed workers under the Act.