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Labour Law: Employee State Insurance Act Case Laws

 Employee State Insurance Act Case Laws Churtaman Rao vs State of MP An independent contractor who performs contracts by making bidis in the factory is an independent contractor. Hence, he would not be covered as an employee. As no employer-employee relationship was set up no compensation would be granted to him. Janki Ammal vs Divisional Engineer 1956 Employees must prove that at the time of employer's business or in furtherance of the same, he should not do something for his own personal gain.  State of Rajasthan vs Ram Prashad and Ors. Employee died in the course of employment due to natural lightening while working on the site. Held: He is an employer as he died in the course of employment. Therefore, he would be allowed the compensation. Tremain vs Pike, 1970 There should be reasonable steps taken to avoid exposing the servant to the reasonable risk of injury. Mackinnon Mackenzie & Co. Ltd. vs Miss Velma William, 1964 If the person died in the course of employment it was h

Labour Law: Equal Remuneration Act

  Case Laws based on Equal Remuneration Act  Randhir Singh vs Union of India, 1982 It was held that though equal pay for equal wages is not the fundamental right under the constitution, still it is considered as a certain constitutional goal. Surinder Singh vs Engineer in Chief PWD, 1986 Daily wages would be entitled the workers doing the identical work in the same department.  State of West Bengal & Ors. vs Hari Narayan Showal and Ors. In case an expert committee is paid more as compared to the daily wage workers, a writ cannot be issued under Article 14 and 32. It was held that the level of expertise found is not equal. Hence, equal wages would not be paid. State of Punjab vs Talwinder Singh and Ors 2004 Daily wage workers claimed parity of pay scale with those on regular basis. Granting minimum wages according to the pay scale was held valid. Govt of West Bengal cat vs Tarun K. Roy, 2004 The principle of equal wages cannot apply in case where the educational qualification of two

Labour Law: Minimum Wages Act, 1948

  Minimum Wages Act, 1948 Crown Aluminium Works vs Their Workmen 1958 The developing countries face unemployment. However, to let every man avail at least the basic amenities, their should be minimum wages provided to him. Hydro (Engineers) Private Limited vs Workman The workmen should be provided the wages so as they can afford basic education, and medical amenities. This includes the wages to avail the works for the efficiency of the workers. Edward Mill Co. Ltd. vs State of Ajmer, 1954 The state makes provisions for the suspension of laissez fair provisions. The State tries to work on the Socialist pattern as enshrined in the Preamble and ensures minimum wages to the individuals. Bijay Cotton Mill Ltd. vs State of Ajmer, 1955 The freedom of trade under Article 19(1) and Article 19(6) are made to impose general public with the general welfare as ensured in the constitution. Krishna Ayer vs Superintending Engineer, PWD Madras 1949 It was held that a managing director is an employee. R

Labour Law: Bonded Labour Act

   Bonded Labour Act Bandhua Mukti Morcha vs Union of India Number of workers are working in the inhumane conditions in the quarries. There are intolerant conditions here. The aim of this legislation is to focus on eradicating Bonded Labour.      The Article 14, 21 and 23 should be taken due care of. Also, the Directive Principles of State Policy should be paid heed to. State should do the work for the welfare of the people. They should help the suffering and helplessness of the workers. Public Union for Civil Liberties vs State of Tamil Nadu, 2004 The question of rehabilitation of the bonded labourers was discussed in this case. It was held that the duty of rehabilitation and the adequate education and other amenities for a decent living should be provided to such persons. The report held by NHRC should help in the rehabilitation of such people. Sannasomannara Somashekarappa & Ors. vs Gorappa Rudraswamy and Ors. 2005 In this case four children were allegedly working in a farm as t

Labour Law: Payment of Wages Act, 1936

 Case Laws related to the Payment of Wages Act, 1936     Baboo Hussain vs IVP Nopany, 1979 The question arose whether a boiler attendant and worker who would be considered as the worker under the Payment of Wages Act?  It was held that since the person is working during three shifts a day and doing a considerable amount of duty, he would be liable for the wages even if he is actually not present there. Balmer Lawrie Workers Union, Bombay & Ors. vs Balmer Lawrie & Company Ltd & Ors, 1985 The objective of the Act was defined in this case. It was held that the aim was to provide regular wages at regular intervals of time. Jai Chand vs Vithal, 1933 In this case, the term factory was defined. It was held that it comprises of the sawmill and grinning factory under the same roof and with locomotives, provided it does not employ less than 10 persons. This definition was in accordance with the Factories Act, 1948. Indar Singh vs Secy. of State 1928 In  this case, it was held that ra

Gender Justice: Landmark Judgements

  by Harmanjot Kaur  * Case Laws on Gender Justice The Secretary, Ministry of Defence vs Babita Puniya & Ors., 2020 Discrimination on the basis of sex is a violation of Articles 14, 19 and 21. The women candidates should also be allowed to join NDA and Army. Regardless of the gender of any individual, if they fulfil the prerequisite conditions.  Federation of Obstetric and Gynecological Societies of India vs Union of India, 2019 Giving the preference to a male child is a violation of Article 39A of the Indian Constitution. We should renounce this practice of prenatal sex determination. It is termed derogatory by the Hon'ble Court,  Joseph Shrine vs UOI, 2018 Section 497 of IPC, 1860 is unconstitutional. It  violates the right to privacy and liberty. Danamma @Suman Surpus vs Amar, 2018 The right of a daughter to be entitled an equal share in the property right.  (Hindu Succession Act, 1956)  Mackinnon Mackenzie & Co. vs Audry D'Costa & Anrs. 1987 It was held that ce