Royal Western India Turf Club Ltd vs E.S.I. Corpn.& Ors

The Supreme Court ruled that casual workers engaged by the Royal Western India Turf Club Ltd. are covered under the definition of 'employee' as per Section 2(9) of the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948. The Court upheld the applicability of the ESI Act to the Turf Club, referencing a prior judgment that classified the Turf Club as a 'shop' under the Act. The Court also affirmed the High Court's direction regarding the liability period for contributions, stating that the Turf Club's obligations under the ESI Act began from 1968, not 1987.