Security Association & Ors vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Maharashtra Private Security Guards (Regulation of Employment & Welfare) Act, 1981, in light of the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005, affirming that both Acts can coexist. The Court directed the State Government to expeditiously process pending applications for exemptions under Section 23 of the State Act, emphasizing that the State Act serves as a welfare statute aimed at preventing exploitation of security guards. The Court's holding reinforces the applicability of the State Act alongside the Central Act, ensuring the rights of security personnel are protected.