BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LTD. vs RAKESH KUMAR DUBEY

The Supreme Court directed that Rakesh Kumar Dubey be paid current minimum wages in accordance with Section 17B of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, while allowing the appeal against the Allahabad High Court's order that had stayed the Industrial Tribunal's award in favor of the workman. The Court emphasized the importance of compliance with statutory provisions for the payment of wages during the pendency of the writ petition. The Court also requested the High Court to expedite the disposal of the writ petition.