The Madras High Court has directed the HR&CE Department to ensure a living wage for staff of public temples in Tamil Nadu, saying the department cannot plead lack of resources and has not lifted its little finger for years.
The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea seeking recognition of minimum wages for domestic workers as a fundamental right, saying such issues fall within the domain of State governments. The Court warned that mandatory wage fixation could lead to widespread litigation and discourage households from hiring domestic help.
