Employees State Insurance Corporation vs Distilleries & Chemical Mazdoor Union & ...

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision regarding the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) contributions, affirming that no deductions should be made from employees' wages under the ESI Act until the employer provides medical facilities as directed by the court. The Court emphasized that the ESIC's lack of opposition to the writ petition and the employer's compliance with the court's orders justified the continuation of the interim relief. The judgment clarified the obligations of employers under the ESI Act in relation to employee medical benefits, reinforcing the principle that compliance with court orders is paramount.