ANIL B KANASE vs KRISHNA SAHAKARI SAKHAR KARKHANA

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, affirming that the termination of the appellant-employee's services after the seasonal work in the sugar factory did not constitute retrenchment under Section 2(oo) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court referenced Morinda Co-op. Sugar Mills Ltd. vs. Ram Kishan & Ors. [(1995) 5 SCC 653], clarifying that the closure of the factory post-crushing season is not retrenchment as defined by the Act. The Court directed the management to maintain a register and engage seasonal workers in order of seniority for future seasons, ensuring no new workers are hired until all listed employees are engaged.