STATE OF JAMMU & KASHMIR vs ABDUL MAJID

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's directive for the State to pay minimum wages under the Minimum Wages Act, starting from January 1992, despite the pending Letters Patent Appeal. The Court clarified that while the payment direction was warranted, it granted the State an additional four weeks to comply with the order. The Court emphasized the need for the High Court to expedite the disposal of the Letters Patent Appeal within three months, ensuring compliance with the Minimum Wages Act provisions.