BHOGPUR CO-OP SUGAR MILLS LTD. versus HARMESH KUMAR

BHOGPUR CO-OP SUGAR MILLS LTD. versus HARMESH KUMAR

Termination of services of a seasonal worker appointed on daily wage basis, due to non-renewal of contract, does not constitute retrenchment under Section 2(oo)(bb) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Labour Court exceeded its jurisdiction by considering issues outside the State Government's reference.

Parties
Appellant: Bhogpur Co-op Sugar Mills Ltd.; Respondent: Harmesh Kumar
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
10 November 2006
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Decision
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Industrial Dispute, Seasonal Workers, Termination of Services, Retrenchment, Jurisdiction of Labour Court
Labour Law Industrial Dispute Seasonal Workers Termination of Services Retrenchment Jurisdiction of Labour Court

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Parties

Bhogpur Co-op Sugar Mills Ltd.

Appellant

Harmesh Kumar

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether termination of services of the respondent (seasonal worker) was justified
  2. 2 Whether the employer was bound to re-engage respondent in subsequent seasons
  3. 3 Applicability of rules for retrenchment under Industrial Disputes Act

Ratio Decidendi

Termination of services of a seasonal worker appointed on daily wage basis, due to non-renewal of contract, does not constitute retrenchment under Section 2(oo)(bb) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Labour Court exceeded its jurisdiction by considering issues outside the State Government's reference.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Impugned judgment of High Court set aside
  • No costs