A. TREHAN vs ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL AGENCIES

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Section 53 of the Employment State Insurance Act, 1948, which bars an employee from claiming compensation under the Workmen’s Compensation Act for employment injuries covered by the ESI Act. The Court ruled that the appellant's claim under the Workmen’s Compensation Act was not maintainable due to this statutory bar. Consequently, the appeal against the Bombay High Court's dismissal of the compensation claim was rejected, affirming the High Court's decision.