The Management Of The Tata Iron&Steel ... vs Chief Inspecting Officer&Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Patna High Court's ruling that Tata Main Hospital is an 'establishment' under Section 2(6) of the Bihar Shops and Establishments Act, 1953, despite the appellant's claim that it operates as a charitable institution. The Court clarified that the nature of services provided and the revenue model do not exempt the Hospital from the Act's provisions. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the applicability of the Act to the Hospital's operations.