CHANDRA BHAVAN BOARDING AND LODGING, BANGALORE vs THE STATE OF MYSORE AND ANR.

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Section 5(1) of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, which allows the government to fix minimum wages through methods outlined in subsections (a) and (b). The Court ruled that the power to choose between these methods is not arbitrary and does not violate Article 19(1)(f) of the Constitution, as it is exercised by the State Government, which is expected to act in accordance with the Act's purpose. The Court also emphasized that the concept of minimum wage is dynamic and should evolve with economic growth and living standards.