Bombay Labourer's Rights to Overtime Pay
labour ts_lawcet intermediate judgment_takeI recently came across this 2012 SC judgment (Bharat Forge Ltd. v. Shyam Sunder) where the court ruled that overtime work done by a labourer cannot be considered as part of the normal work hours, hence not entitled for extra pay. The court said that overtime work is voluntary and hence the employee has given his consent to put in extra hours, hence cannot claim extra pay.
To be honest, I strongly disagree with this judgment. It completely disregards the exploitative nature of factories. In India, it's common for labourers to work 12-15 hour shifts without any additional pay. This judgment will only increase the burden of labourers. For LAWCET, this judgment is relevant under Labour Law, and understanding the nuances of this judgment will be crucial for any law aspirant.
Bhai, ye labourer ko overtime pay milna chahiye. Bombay HC ne bhi kaha hai ki labourer ka overtime mehnat ke liye adhik pay milna chahiye. Humari baat theek hai, labour ka koi bhi adhikar khoona nahi ja sakta. Hum labour rights ki judi cases mein lagataar judte rahenge, aur koshish karte rahenge ki poor karmchariyon ko justice mil sake. Chalo, aage badhenge!