Authority: High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad
Order Date: 18/06/2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Employees State Insurance Corporation & Ors.; Respondents: M/S N G Projects Limited & Ors.
- Special Civil Application No. 7811 of 2024 filed before Hon. Mr. Justice Devan M. Desai.
- The dispute concerned the order dated 16.04.2024 passed by the ESI Court (Exhibits 2 and 7) in ESI Application No.21 of 2024.
- Advocate Mr. P.S. Gogia (Respondent No.3) filed a leave note, but both sides agreed his presence was not required.
- Both parties consented to set aside the impugned order and to have the matter reheard.
- The High Court, without delving into merits, quashed the impugned order and issued specific directions:
- The ESI Court must rehear Exhibits 2 and 7 within 7 days of receipt of this order.
- The petitioner may file any reply within 2 days of receipt of this order.
- Parties are directed to give full cooperation to the ESI Court.
- No order as to costs; any interim relief or notices are vacated.
- The order was digitally signed by Vatsal Kotecha, Principal Private Secretary, at 15:45:59 on 18/06/2026.
Final Outcome
- The impugned ESI Court order dated 16 April 2024 is quashed and set aside.
- A fresh hearing of Exhibits 2 and 7 is mandated within seven days, with a reply deadline of two days for the petitioner.
- No costs awarded; interim relief and any notices are vacated.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Employees State Insurance