New Delhi — If you were making chai-time bets on when our court system would shake things up, it turns out you might have to hold your paratha. After much speculation, the Centre has told the Delhi High Court that the existing labour courts and industrial tribunals will continue their daily hustle—at least until the new ones decide to show up.
Old Desks, New Promises (But No Timeline!)
So here’s the deal. The government had notified the formation of new industrial relations bodies under the shiny new Labour Codes that everyone’s been talking about (or ignoring because… legalese). But plot twist—those new setups still haven’t seen the light of day. So, **the existing labour courts and industrial tribunals across Dilli will remain operational until the new ones are finally launched**, the Centre clarified to the Delhi HC.
This all came up during a PIL hearing asking why the new Industrial Relations Code tribunals weren’t up and running yet. Instead of offering a date, the government basically said, “Chill, we’re still using the old machinery for now.”
So, Will This Ruin Your Weekend?
For most of us who aren’t sitting on a labour dispute at Tis Hazari, the drama might seem like background noise. But if you’re someone in a legal jam with your employer—or worse, an HR desi Sherlock faced with a disciplinary mess—this update means you can *still* file your case with the older courts. **No need to play waiting games till the new, ‘streamlined’ system wakes up.**
Question is: when will this new system actually show up? With no deadline in sight, it feels less like reform and more like a paused Zoom call. Delayed justice is Delhi’s unofficial fifth season after smog, summer, rain, and traffic.
📍 Spot Check: Closest impact zone is the Labour Court complex at Karkardooma, and industrial disputes frequently float through Connaught Place’s legal corridors too.
The Final Word
In true Dilli style, the old system isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. So, whether you’re a factory worker from Faridabad or a stressed-out manager commuting from Rajouri Garden, justice—slow as it is—is still on the menu. Let’s just hope the new tribunals don’t turn into the next “AIIMS flyover” project: always in the works, never quite finished.
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