p. 1 203 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Employees’ State Insurance Corporation ….Appellant Versus M/s Leader Valves Limited ….Respondent Employees’ State Insurance Corporation ….Appellant Versus M/s Leader Valves Limited ….Respondent Employees’ State Insurance Corporation ….Appellant Versus M/s Leader Valves Limited ….Respondent CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE PANKAJ JAIN ***** Present :- Mr. H.S.Bhatia, Advocate for the appellant. None for the respondent. ***** PANKAJ JAIN, J. (ORAL) POOJA SHARMA 2026.03.09 16:07 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document p. 2 POOJA SHARMA 2026.03.09 16:07 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document p. 3 POOJA SHARMA 2026.03.09 16:07 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document p. 4 POOJA SHARMA 2026.03.09 16:07 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document p. 5 ( PANKAJ JAIN ) 27.02.2026 JUDGE Pooja Sharma-I Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No POOJA SHARMA 2026.03.09 16:07 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document