EMPLOYEES STATE INSURANCE CORPN. vs DISTILLERIES&CHEMICAL MAZ.UNION

The Supreme Court addressed appeals by the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) against orders from the Allahabad High Court concerning contributions under the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948. The Court upheld the High Court's directions that no contributions should be deducted from employees of Central Distilleries and Breweries Limited, provided that the employer continues to offer medical facilities to the workers. The ruling emphasized the importance of maintaining employee benefits while ensuring compliance with statutory obligations under the ESI Act.