BOMBAY ANAND BHAVAN RESTAURANT vs DY. DIRECTOR , ESI CORPN.

The Supreme Court held that the provisions of the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948 (ESI Act) apply when an establishment employs 10 or more employees and uses power in its operations. The Court found that the appellant's use of a coffee roaster and bottle cooler, which required electric power, established its coverage under the ESI Act from April 1, 1994. The Court upheld the order of the ESI authorities for payment of contributions, affirming that the appellant was obligated to comply with the ESI Act despite its claims regarding employee numbers and the type of energy used.