India, a country aiming to become a major economic force in the world, is nevertheless struggling with severe economic disparities and labour exploitation. The Minimum Wages Act of 1948 clearly addresses the problem of adequate remuneration for workers, which is at the centre of this controversy. But in reality, the Act hasn’t been able to prevent wage exploitation, mostly because of poor implementation, weak review procedures, and a lack of political will. The situation of workers has been made worse by the current Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, which prioritises corporate interests over worker welfare....