Mere Registration Under Shops & Establishments Act Won't Entitle An Entity To ESI Registration: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court recently issued an important ruling regarding the coverage under the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948 (ESI Act). The case PN Uma Shanker, Secretary, Kerala Electrical Wiremen and Supervisors Association vs The Deputy Director (In Charge) ESI Corporation revolved around the revocation of the ESI registration granted to the Kerala Electrical Wiremen and Supervisors Association. The issue was whether registration under the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments…