OSMANIA UNIVERSITY vs REGIONAL DIRECTOR, EMPLOYEES STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION, A

The Supreme Court held that the Department of Publications and Press of Osmania University qualifies as a 'factory' under Section 2(12) of the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948, as it engages in a manufacturing process by printing textbooks and other materials. Consequently, employees in this department are entitled to benefits under the Act. The Court dismissed the University's appeal, affirming the High Court's decision that the Act applies to government-owned factories.