Grt Hotels and Resorts Private Ltd. v. Employees State Insurance Corporation
Case brief
What is this about?
This High Court allowed appeals challenging the imposition of Employees State Insurance contributions. The Court held that Aacharis/Silversmiths engaged by the appellant were independent contractors, not employees, due to the lack of supervision and absence of an employment contract.
What did the court decide?
Impugned orders dated 28.10.2020 in E.I.O.P.Nos.5, 6 & 7 and orders dated 22.10.2009 under Section 45(A) are set aside.