FOOD CORPORATION OF INDIA WORKERS UNION vs FOOD CORPORATION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court held that the denial of equal wages and benefits to workers under the Direct Payment System (DPS) compared to departmental workers violates Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution. The Court emphasized the principle of 'equal pay for equal work', noting that the nature of work performed by DPS workers is substantially similar to that of departmental workers. The Court directed the Food Corporation of India to ensure parity in wages and benefits for DPS workers across its depots.