Exp. Publications(Madurai)Ltd.& Anr vs Union Of India & Anr

The Supreme Court examined the constitutionality of paragraph 80(2) of the Employees' Provident Fund Scheme, 1952, which excludes employees in the newspaper industry from the provident fund scheme despite their salaries exceeding the prescribed limit. The Court held that the exclusion of these employees is unconstitutional as it violates Article 14 of the Constitution, establishing that all employees should be treated equally under the law. Consequently, the Court directed that the employees of the newspaper industry be included under the provident fund scheme, ensuring their rights are protected under the PF Act.