U.P. State Sugar Corporation Ltd. & Anr vs Sant Raj Singh & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether educational qualifications can be a relevant criterion for wage determination under the Uttar Pradesh Sugar Undertakings (Acquisition) Act, 1971. The Court held that the educational qualifications specified in the Wage Board awards are valid for classifying employees into different grades, thereby impacting their wages. The judgment affirmed the High Court's decision that educational qualifications must be considered in wage assessments, ensuring compliance with the statutory provisions of the Act.