M/S New Horizon Sugar Mills vs Ariyur Sugar Mills Staff Welfare & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of W.A. No. 1209/2006 and W.A. No. 1788/2005, affirming that under Section 25FF of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, New Horizon is liable to pay the dues to its employees whose services were deemed terminated. The Court directed that the quantification of workers' dues be conducted by the Commissioner of Labour, with New Horizon involved in the verification process. The appeal of New Horizon was dismissed, while the appeal of EID Parry was allowed, and interim directions regarding workmen's attendance were vacated.