Cannot Apply 1989 Amendment Retrospectively And Issue Demand Notices Under ESI Act: P&H HC

The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that the 1989 amendment to the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Act cannot be applied retrospectively. The case concerned the issuance of demand notices based on the amended provisions, which the Court found were inapplicable to events that occurred prior to the amendment. The ruling clarifies the interpretation of retrospective applicability in labor law and ensures that amendments to laws do not have an unintended retroactive effect.