WORKERS OF M/S ROHTAS INDUSTRIES LTD. vs M/S ROHTAS INDUSTRIES LTD.

The Supreme Court held that despite the products being pledged to financial institutions, the wages and emoluments of workers must be prioritized due to their essential role in production. The Court ordered the sale of goods lying in stock to pay workers their dues from May 1984 to July 1984, emphasizing the need for humane consideration of workers' livelihoods. The Official Liquidator was directed to ensure the sale is completed within two months, with proceeds first allocated to workers before addressing other claims.