Originally Posted by
flyingprincess
And the update for those who contributed:
Yes, there is an interline agreement that of no use as my Delhi flight departed after midnight the next day, so they would not check my bag the whole way through. Thus I did clear immigration, collected my bag, reentered the airport and had to wait an hour to be allowed to check in again.
Thanks for the update.
Since you didn't bring up any issues

. I would conclude that clearing immigration and wait an hour to check-in is considered a pleasant transit in India.