Hyderabad Industries Ltd vs Esi Corporation

The Supreme Court upheld the Andhra Pradesh High Court's dismissal of appeals under Section 82(2) of the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948, confirming that the workmen engaged were employees as defined under Section 2(9) of the Act. The Court emphasized the need for a detailed factual analysis regarding the employment status of workers engaged by contractors and the applicability of the Act to various categories of workers. The judgment reiterated the principles established in Rajkamal Transport v. E.S.I.C., reinforcing the liability of principal employers for contributions under the Act.