ESIC Appeal Withdrawn After Amnesty Settlement

Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay

Order Date: 14 October 2026

Case Overview

• Appellants: Regional Director, Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Mumbai and others.
• Respondent: Bhaskar Vithal Gaikwad.
• Appeal: First Appeal No.1390 of 2022 filed in the Civil Appellate Jurisdiction.
• Interim Applications: No.13465 of 2025 and No.7941 of 2026.
• Counsel: Ms. Seema Chopde for appellants; Mr. Shrirang Katneshwarkar for respondent and applicant in IA No.7941.
• The dispute was settled under the amnesty scheme issued by ESIC, prompting the appellants to seek withdrawal of the appeal.

Final Outcome

• Leave to withdraw the appeal was granted; the First Appeal stands disposed of as withdrawn.
• Both interim applications were dismissed and do not survive.
• The court directed refund of any court fee in accordance with the applicable rules.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Social Security Insurance