Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay
Order Date: 14 October 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: The Regional Director, Employees State Insurance Corporation Mumbai and others (Appellants) vs. Bhaskar Vithal Gaikwad (Respondent).
- Counsel: Ms. Seema Chopde represented the Appellants; Mr. Shrirang Katneshwarkar represented the Respondent in the appeal and was also the applicant in Interim Application No.7941 of 2026.
- Proceedings: First Appeal No.1390 of 2022 with Interim Application No.13465 of 2025 and Interim Application No.7941 of 2026 were before the court.
- Background: The matter was settled under the amnesty scheme issued by the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), prompting the appellants to seek withdrawal of the appeal.
Observations & Reasoning
- The court noted that the settlement under the ESIC amnesty scheme rendered continuation of the appeal unnecessary.
- Accordingly, leave to withdraw the appeal was sought and considered appropriate.
Directions
- Leave to withdraw the First Appeal is granted.
- The First Appeal stands disposed of as withdrawn.
- Both Interim Applications No.13465 of 2025 and No.7941 of 2026 do not survive and are disposed of.
- Refund of any court fee, if applicable, shall be made as per the relevant Rules.
Final Outcome
- The appeal and associated interim applications are terminated, and the parties may receive a refund of court fees.
Topics: Legal Withdrawal, ESIC Amnesty Scheme