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- The Karnataka High Court has issued an interim stay on three government circulars that prevented the implementation of a revised minimum wage for 83 job categories.
- The state government had initially issued the wage revision in May 2026, but the Finance Department later recommended a stay citing financial burdens.
- Labor unions challenged this move in court, arguing that the circulars were illegal and deprived workers of their rightful wages.
- The court has scheduled the next hearing for September 21, 2026.
What to watch next
- Next court hearing scheduled for September 21, 2026
- Potential government response to the interim stay order
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Named India · IN-KA · Directorate of Municipal Administration · Government of Karnataka · Panchayat Raj Department of Karnataka · State Audit Department of Karnataka · Center of Indian Trade Unions · Finance Department of Karnataka · H.T. Narendra Prasad · Karnataka High Court · Karnataka State Government Non-Permanent Employees Federation · State Municipal Workers Union · Tumakuru City Corporation Garbage Auto Rickshaw Drivers and Helpers Association · Tumakuru District Water Supply Employees Union
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