E.S.I.C MEDICAL OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION vs E.S.I.C

The Supreme Court held that medical doctors functioning as medical officers in Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) dispensaries are classified as 'workmen' under Section 2(s) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court overturned the Delhi High Court's ruling, emphasizing that the nature of their duties does not place them in managerial or administrative roles, thus entitling them to protections under the ID Act. The Court affirmed the Tribunal's decision that the doctors are skilled workmen deserving of equal allowances, reinforcing the principle of non-discrimination under Article 14 of the Constitution of India.