STATE OF PUNJAB vs RAFIQ MASIH (WHITE WASHER)

The Supreme Court ruled that the provisions of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, specifically Section 3, mandate that every employer must pay their workers the minimum wages as prescribed by the government. The Court emphasized that non-payment of minimum wages constitutes a violation of the workers' rights and can lead to legal consequences for the employer. The appeals filed by the State of Punjab were dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision to uphold the workers' claims for unpaid wages.