Shiv Lal & Ors. v. Central Public Works Department(Cpwd) & Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court single-judge order (Sachin Datta, J., 15.01.2026); W.P.(C) 554/2026; industrial dispute; conciliation proceedings before Conciliation Officer; Section 33 Industrial Disputes Act 1947; status quo direction protecting workmen's employment; contract labour engagement through intermediary/contractor (Sh. Shahzad Khan); regularisation of services; CPWD parks; Mali (Gardener) workmen; minimum wages without overtime; alleged forcible take-back of salaries by contractor; reliance on Shripal & Anr. v. Nagar Nigam, Ghaziabad (2025) SCC OnLine SC 221; Section 6E U.P. Industrial Disputes Act 1947 pari materia to Section 33 ID Act; Labour Commissioner/Labour Court referral contemplated.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the parties to maintain status quo during the pendency of the proceedings before the Conciliation Officer, subject to the outcome of the proceedings before the Labour Commissioner or Labour Court, if so referred.