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SHORT ANSWER: The penalty for not paying minimum wages in India can include fines and imprisonment. DETAILS: - Under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, employers who fail to pay minimum wages can be fined up to ₹500 for each default. - Repeated offenses can lead to imprisonment for up to six months or both fine and imprisonment. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - Employers may face legal action and be required to pay the owed wages along with penalties. SOURCE: - Minimum Wages Act, 1948
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