Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. & Anr vs Rakesh Kumar Dubey

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal against the interim order of the Allahabad High Court, which had stayed the award of the Industrial Tribunal in favor of the workman, Rakesh Kumar Dubey. The Court directed that Dubey be paid current minimum wages in accordance with Section 17B of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, emphasizing the need for timely resolution of the writ petition. The holding reinforces the protection of workers' rights during the pendency of legal proceedings.