Reviewed case brief

Crown Aluminium Works v. Their Workmen

1958 SCR 651 / AIR 1958 SC 30

## Summary

minimum-wagesinability-to-payright-to-existfair-wage
Court
Supreme Court of India
Year
1958
Subjects
Labour Law II
Reviewed
2026-06-18

Rule established

An industry that cannot pay minimum wages has no right to exist. Employer's inability to pay is no defence against the minimum wage obligation.

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    Issues

      Held

        Ratio decidendi

        How to use it in an exam

        Editorial source

        AIR 1958 SC 30; verified via Pradeep's Pen blog, CourseHero, DullbOnline

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