Lalji Mulji Transport Co. v. Nand Lal Tewari & Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P.(C) 1272/2008 & CM.12493/2018, Lalji Mulji Transport Co. v. Nand Lal Tewari & Anr., High Court of Delhi, decided 03.02.2026 by Shail Jain, J. Writ petition under Article 226 challenging Award dated 13.02.2006 in I.D. No. 763/1999 (Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, S. 17-A) and reference order F-24(3591)/99LAB/44126-30 dated 22.10.1999; disposed of as settled vide Settlement Agreement dated 13.01.2026 before Samadhan, DHC Mediation and Conciliation Centre; Rs.3,40,000/- paid by petitioner to respondent by demand draft; Rs.4,60,000/- deposited with Registrar General directed to be released to the workman with interest. No precedents cited or discussed; matter resolved by mediation/settlement, not on merits.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of as settled in terms of the Settlement Agreement dated 13th January, 2026; Rs.3,40,000/- paid by the Petitioner to the Respondent by Demand Draft No. 023970 dated 02.02.2026 (HDFC Bank); Rs.4,60,000/- lying deposited with the Registrar General directed to be released in favour of the Workman (inclusive of interest, if any), subject to due verification of identity and requisite formalities.