All India Emp.St.Insu.Corpn ... vs Empl. State Insurance Corpn & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the obligation of employees to refund excess payments received under an undertaking, emphasizing that such an obligation arises if a writ petition is decided in favor of the ESI Corporation. The Court directed the Corporation to recover the excess amounts within six years through yearly installments, while also clarifying that recovery should not extend to the legal heirs of deceased employees. This ruling reinforces the enforceability of undertakings given by employees regarding salary adjustments.