FICUS PAX PRIVATE LIMITED vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court addressed multiple writ petitions filed by employers challenging orders under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, which mandated payment of wages to workers during the lockdown period. The court upheld the validity of these orders, emphasizing the necessity of ensuring workers' rights and livelihoods during emergencies. The decision reinforced the obligation of employers to comply with wage payment directives even in times of crisis.