Labour Hired Through Contractor for Factory Maintenance and Repairs Qualify as ‘Employees’ Under ESI Act: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that labourers engaged through contractors for construction, maintenance, or repair activities within a factory premises fall within the definition of 'employee' under Section 2(9) of the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948, making the principal employer liable to pay the statutory contributions. This ruling was passed by Justice Ramchandra D Huddar in the case titled Assistant Director, ESI Corporation AND M/s. Sansera Engineering P Ltd.…
