S.L. SRINIVASA JUTE TWINE MILLS P.LTD. vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court upheld the amendment to Section 16 of the Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, as per Act 10 of 1998, which removed the 'infancy protection' for certain establishments. The Court found that the High Court correctly interpreted the amendment as not affecting any vested rights of the appellants, as the intention was to treat all establishments equally under the law. Consequently, the appeals were dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision that the amendment was valid and in the public interest.