SAKHKKAR MILLS MAZDOOR SANGH vs GWALIOR SUGAR CO. LTD.

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment and restored the Industrial Court's award, determining that seasonal employees are entitled to the minimum bonus under Section 10 of the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, regardless of their employment duration throughout the year. The Court clarified that the interpretation of 'working days' should not exclude seasonal employment contexts, thus ensuring that all employees receive their entitled bonuses. The Court also mandated that the bonus will accrue interest at nine percent per annum from the due date until payment.