Regional Director, Esic vs Katihar Mazdoor Sangh And Anr.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision quashing a memorandum that mandated payment of benefits under the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948 by cheque instead of cash. The Court interpreted Regulation 52 of the Act, affirming that benefits should be paid in cash as per the relevant regulations, and noted that the option for cheque payment was not consistent with the Act's provisions. The Court dismissed the appeals, concluding that the litigation was unnecessary and did not warrant further examination.