Warsaliganj Sahkari Chini Mill ... vs State Of Bihar & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether seasonal workers of closed sugar factories are entitled to a retaining allowance. The Court upheld the High Court's decision that these workers are not entitled to the allowance due to the factories' closure. However, it ruled that the retaining allowance, which would have been payable had the factories been operational, should be considered for calculating pensionary benefits and benefits under the Exit Settlement scheme. The Court ordered the respondents to implement this within four months, disposing of the appeals without costs.