Union Of India And Ors vs Essel Mining & Industries Ltd. And Anr

The Supreme Court set aside the Orissa High Court's judgment quashing Clause-iii of the Explanation in Notification No. 514(E) under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, citing Sections 3(1)(b), 4(1)(iii), and 5(2) of the Act. The Court found that the High Court failed to adequately justify its conclusion regarding the statutory power of the authority to issue the Notification. The Supreme Court directed the High Court to rehear the writ petition and provide a reasoned order, allowing the parties to present all relevant aspects without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case.