PRITHVI RAM vs MALOOK SINGH

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal under the Minimum Wages Payment Act, 1948, affirming the Competent Authority's order directing the appellant to pay Rs.85,168 to the respondents-claimants for unpaid wages. The Court held that since the amount had been withdrawn by the claimants, the appeal had become infructuous. It clarified that the payment of Rs.85,168 constituted full and final settlement of the wages due, and no additional compensation was warranted for the delay in payment.