FERTILILZERS & CHEMICALS TRAVANCORE LTD. vs REGIONAL DIRECTOR ESIC .

The Supreme Court examined the appeal against the High Court's order allowing the Employees State Insurance Corporation's (ESIC) appeal under Section 82(2) of the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948. The Court upheld the principle that employers must ensure the registration of employees under the ESI Scheme, particularly in cases where the nature of work involves collective engagement of workers, as seen in loading and unloading operations. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision, emphasizing the employer's responsibility to cover such workers under the ESI Scheme and the need for cooperation with the ESIC to ascertain worker identities for compliance.