ESIC Challenges Gujarat HC Order on Municipal ESI Applicability

ESIC petitions Supreme Court against Gujarat HC order exempting Junagadh Municipality from ESI Act provisions.
Court cites precedent in Kakinda Municipality case affirming ESI Act applies to local self-government bodies.
Notice issued to Junagadh Nagarpalika with directions to file counter affidavit within two weeks.
Hearing scheduled for 19 May 2026 to determine municipal bodies' obligations under ESI Act.