U.P. State Electricity Board vs Shri Shiv Mohan Singh And Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the scope of the Apprentices Act, 1961 in relation to the U.P. Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 and the Indian Boilers Act, 1923. It clarified that the Apprentices Act is designed to regulate the training of apprentices to ensure a skilled workforce, emphasizing the importance of structured training programs. The Court held that the provisions of the Apprentices Act take precedence in matters concerning apprenticeship training, thereby establishing the legal framework for the recruitment and training of apprentices in India.