Reviewed case brief

Hindustan Times Ltd. v. Their Workmen

AIR 1963 SC 1332

## Summary

fair-wageindustry-cum-regioncomparable-wageswage-fixation
Court
Supreme Court of India
Year
1963
Subjects
Labour Law II
Reviewed
2026-06-18

Rule established

Fair wage is determined by the industry-cum-region formula. Comparable wages in similar industries in the same region set the benchmark for fair wage fixation.

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    Issues

      Held

        Ratio decidendi

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