Full Judgment
* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
+ CONT.CAS(C) 820/2026 HALKE .....Petitioner Through: Ms. Chirayu Jain, Ms. Tanishqua Dhar, Advs.
versus
SHAILENDRA KUMAR SINGH .....Respondent Through: Mr. Abhay Dixit, Ms. Risha Dixit, Advs.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SACHIN DATTA
ORDER
% 21.05.2026
1. It transpires during the course of hearing that pursuant to directions contained in the order dated 22.07.2025 passed by this Court in W.P.(C) 10416/2025, the principal amount has been released to the petitioner.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is also
entitled to interest in terms of
JUDGMENT / ORDER
dated 17.04.2023 passed by this Court in LPA 209/2023 (Rajo v. Delhi Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board And Anr 2023 SCC OnLine Del 2185).
3. Let a representation in this regard be filed by the petitioner. The respondent shall duly consider the same in accordance with law and a reasoned
order be passed thereon as expeditiously as possible.
4. No further orders are required to be passed in the present petition; the same is, accordingly, disposed of.
5. Needless to say, if the petitioner is aggrieved by the outcome of the aforesaid exercise, it shall be at liberty to avail appropriate remedies under law. SACHIN DATTA, J MAY 21, 2026/uk
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