U.P.C.U.E.F. Ltd vs Cane Commissioner & R.C.C.S. & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the amendment to the definition of 'Crushing Season' in the U.P. Cane Cooperative Service Regulations, 1975, as per the order dated 17th May 1993, adversely affected the employment and wages of seasonal workers, violating their rights under the U.P. Industrial Disputes Act, 1956. The Court emphasized the necessity of providing notice under Section 4-I and Section 9A of the Industrial Disputes Act before altering employment conditions. The appeal was allowed, overturning the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition and reinstating the previous definition of 'Crushing Season'.