The Mgmt.Of Esi Scheme vs Raj Bala

ik-17946355 Delhi High Court 18 February 2026 • 32 min read

Judges (1)

Shail Jain Delivered

Counsel (5)

Chirayu Jain Counsel Respondent Shubham Goyal Counsel Petitioner Sonam Anand Counsel Petitioner Tanishqua Dhar Counsel Respondent Yakesh Anand Counsel Petitioner

Parties (5)

The Management of ESI Hospital Petitioner The Management of ESI Scheme Petitioner Asha Ram Respondent Kamlesh Respondent Raj Bala Respondent

Case Significance

The Mgmt.Of Esi Scheme vs Raj Bala is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 18, 2026 (citation: ik-17946355). Six connected writ petitions were filed by the ESI Scheme/Hospital management challenging Industrial Tribunal awards granting reinstatement with back wages to sweepers and peons whose services were retrenched without compliance with Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act 1947. The court upheld the finding that the retrenchment was illegal but set aside the reinstatement directions, instead awarding lump-sum monetary compensation ranging from Rs 3,00,000 to Rs 7,50,000 to each workman base The case was heard by Justice Shail Jain. Counsel appearing: Chirayu Jain (counsel for respondent), Shubham Goyal (counsel for petitioner), Sonam Anand (counsel for petitioner), Tanishqua Dhar (counsel for respondent), Yakesh Anand (counsel for petitioner).

Summary

Six connected writ petitions were filed by the ESI Scheme/Hospital management challenging Industrial Tribunal awards granting reinstatement with back wages to sweepers and peons whose services were retrenched without compliance with Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act 1947. The court upheld the finding that the retrenchment was illegal but set aside the reinstatement directions, instead awarding lump-sum monetary compensation ranging from Rs 3,00,000 to Rs 7,50,000 to each workman based on their length of service.

What was the outcome of The Mgmt.Of Esi Scheme vs Raj Bala?

Six connected writ petitions were filed by the ESI Scheme/Hospital management challenging Industrial Tribunal awards granting reinstatement with back wages to sweepers and peons whose services were re...

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