E.S.I.C Medical Officer'S Association vs E.S.I.C & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed whether medical doctors functioning as medical officers in Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) are classified as 'workmen' under Section 2(s) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court upheld the Delhi High Court's ruling that these doctors do not qualify as workmen, emphasizing that their roles involve managerial or supervisory functions, thus excluding them from the protections of the ID Act. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision, rejecting the claim for ESIC allowance based on alleged discrimination under Article 14 of the Constitution of India.