M.D.,HASSAN COOP.MILK PRODU.SOC.U.LTD. vs ASSTT. REGNL.DIRECTOR, E.S.I.C.

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948 (Section 45A) to contractors' employees engaged by HCMPSU Ltd. for milk transportation. The Court held that the work performed by the contractors' employees is incidental to the main business of the appellant, and thus, the appellant is liable for contributions under the Act. The Court affirmed the lower courts' decisions, dismissing the appeal and upholding the order for payment of contributions totaling Rs. 65,834/- with interest.