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Bombay HC rules that part-time community health volunteers are employees under the Minimum Wages Act and must receive statutory minimum wages.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court directed the State to decide the pending representation of Anganwadi Workers Union for minimum wages within two months, emphasizing statutory duties and living wage requirements. The ruling reinforces the obligation of administrative authorities to dispose of representations in a time-bound manner, impacting thousands of Anganwadi workers across the state.
Allahabad HC ruled that deceased semi-skilled workers are entitled to 50% future prospects and compensation based on minimum wages, not actual income. The judgment clarifies that oral evidence can establish skill level even without documentary proof, impacting MACT claims for low-income victims.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that under Section 21 of the Contract Labour Act, principal employers cannot evade statutory wage obligations merely by outsourcing labour. Even when contractors fail to pay minimum wages, the principal employer remains secondarily liable - ensuring workers’ rights are protected regardless of contractual arrangements. This reinforces the Act’s protective intent and expands accountability across supply chains.
Chhattisgarh High Court rules that tribunals must assess notional income based on skill level of deceased, enhancing compensation for semi-skilled workers in motor accident claims.
Gujarat High Court holds that in motor accident claims, if income is unproven, tribunal must use minimum wage rates, not arbitrary notional figures, for compensation calculation.