BIJAY COTTON MILLS LTD. versus THE STATE OF AJMER
The restrictions imposed by the Minimum Wages Act on the freedom to contract are reasonable and justified in the public interest under Article 19(6), aiming to realize Directive Principles of State Policy. Hence, the Act does not violate Article 19(1)(g).
- Parties
- Petitioner: Bijay Cotton Mills Ltd.; Petitioner: Employees of Bijay Cotton Mills Ltd.; Respondent: The State of Ajmer
- Jurisdiction
- India
- Judgment Date
- 14 October 1954
- Procedural Posture
- Petitions Under Article 32 of the Constitution of India / Final Judgment on Constitutional Validity
- Outcome
- Petitions dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Minimum Wages, Fundamental Rights, Reasonableness of Restrictions, Directive Principles of State Policy
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Parties
Bijay Cotton Mills Ltd.
Petitioner
Employees of Bijay Cotton Mills Ltd.
Petitioner
The State of Ajmer
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Petitions Under Article 32 of the Constitution of India / Final Judgment on Constitutional Validity
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether ss. 3, 4, and 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 violate the fundamental rights guaranteed under Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution
- 2 Whether the restrictions imposed by the Minimum Wages Act are unreasonable
Ratio Decidendi
The restrictions imposed by the Minimum Wages Act on the freedom to contract are reasonable and justified in the public interest under Article 19(6), aiming to realize Directive Principles of State Policy. Hence, the Act does not violate Article 19(1)(g).
Court Disposition
Petitions dismissed
Orders
- Petitions under Article 32 are dismissed
- No order as to costs
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