Delhi HC: Employment Disputes Not ‘Commercial Disputes’; Civil Suit Maintainable

The Delhi High Court held that employment disputes cannot be classified as "commercial disputes" under the Commercial Courts Act. The Court rejected the employer’s plea to bar a civil suit filed by a former employee, clarifying that service-related claims fall outside the commercial jurisdiction regardless of the employer’s business nature. The ruling preserves employees’ access to ordinary civil remedies and prevents misuse of commercial forums to delay or complicate resolution of employment grievances.