Employees State Insurance Corporation vs Hyderabad Race Club

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's finding that the Hyderabad Race Club qualifies as an 'establishment' under Section 1(3) of the Employees State Insurance Act, rejecting the Club's argument against its classification. The Court affirmed that the Club's liability for contributions under the Act commenced from the date of the notification in 1975, dismissing the High Court's reduction of liability for the period 1975 to 1985 as erroneous. The Court emphasized that the Club failed to provide evidence to contest the factual findings regarding the number of eligible workmen.