Payment Of Bonus Act | Workers Can't Be Denied Bonus Saying Factories Are Run By Charitable Trust : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that workers cannot be denied bonus under the Payment of Bonus Act by claiming factories are run by charitable trusts. The court emphasized that the nature of the entity does not exempt it from statutory obligations. This decision ensures that workers' rights are protected, regardless of the employer's organizational structure. The ruling reinforces the principle that labor laws apply uniformly to all eligible employees. It upholds the legislative intent of the Payment of Bonus Act.