Kamani Metals & Alloys Ltd. v. Their Workmen
AIR 1967 SC 1175 · Supreme Court of India
Bonus is a dynamic claim sharing prosperity; the Full Bench formula is a working method, not a rigid ceiling.
Unit I · Labour Law – II
Bonus: eligibility, allocable surplus and the wage-code scheme
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Code on Wages, 2019 | 26–41 | Payment of bonus, computation and disqualification |
| Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 | 8–10 | Eligibility, disqualification and minimum/maximum bonus (pre-code) |
| Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 | 32 | Act not to apply to certain classes of employees |
Landmark cases
Express Newspapers (P) Ltd. v. Union of India
AIR 1958 SC 578 · Supreme Court of India
Wage-board fixation for working journalists was upheld; industry capacity is relevant but cannot defeat a living wage policy.
Jalan Trading Co. (P) Ltd. v. Mill Mazdoor Sabha
AIR 1967 SC 691 · Supreme Court of India
The Payment of Bonus Act was largely upheld; bonus became a statutory right subject to the Act's limits.