Uoi vs Brijendra Kumar Sharma & Anr

ik-176122911 Delhi High Court 26 February 2026 • 18 min read

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Case Significance

Uoi vs Brijendra Kumar Sharma & Anr is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 26, 2026 (citation: ik-176122911). The Union of India sought restoration of a writ petition challenging an ex parte industrial award granting reinstatement and full back wages to a workman, which had been dismissed for non-prosecution for the fourth time. The court found the petitioner-department demonstrated a callous and negligent approach, having been given multiple opportunities over 20 years with the petition being dismissed repeatedly for non-prosecution. The application for condonation of 365 days' delay and restoration The case was heard by Justice Renu Bhatnagar. Counsel appearing: Puneet Dhawan (counsel for petitioner).

Summary

The Union of India sought restoration of a writ petition challenging an ex parte industrial award granting reinstatement and full back wages to a workman, which had been dismissed for non-prosecution for the fourth time. The court found the petitioner-department demonstrated a callous and negligent approach, having been given multiple opportunities over 20 years with the petition being dismissed repeatedly for non-prosecution. The application for condonation of 365 days' delay and restoration was dismissed.

What was the outcome of Uoi vs Brijendra Kumar Sharma & Anr?

The Union of India sought restoration of a writ petition challenging an ex parte industrial award granting reinstatement and full back wages to a workman, which had been dismissed for non-prosecution ...

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