HARI FERTILISERS vs STATE OF U.P. .

The Supreme Court examined the applicability of a settlement agreement under the U.P. Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, specifically addressing the binding nature of such agreements on workmen represented by unions. The Court held that the High Court correctly found that the union's settlement did not apply to the respondents whose services were terminated prior to the closure of the factory, as their disputes were not included in the settlement. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision that the union lacked the authority to settle disputes without individual consent under Section 2-A of the Act.