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Delhi High Court sets aside arbitral award as PWD's unilateral appointment of its retired engineer violated Section 12(5)
Delhi High CourtFAO (COMM) - 198/2026 · 31 Oct 2026Allowed

The Division Bench allowed GNCTD's appeal and set aside the 08.05.2026 Section 34 order and the 20.01.2025 award. The Arbitrator was appointed unilaterally by PWD, and there was no express written waiver after disputes arose. Other grounds were not examined. No costs.

Delhi High Court dismisses pleas to quash cross-FIRs on compromise; offences compoundable before trial court
Delhi High CourtCRL.M.C. - 715/2026 · 30 Oct 2026Dismissed

The High Court dismissed both petitions seeking quashing of cross FIRs 508/2024 and 509/2024 of PS Aman Vihar. As the offences are compoundable before the trial court, it saw no occasion to use inherent powers. The parties may approach the trial court for compounding.

Delhi High Court grants anticipatory bail to alleged supplier of packaging in Alprazolam NDPS case
Delhi High CourtBAIL APPLN. - 3801/2026 · 30 Oct 2026Allowed

The Delhi High Court allowed the anticipatory bail application. If arrested, the petitioner is to be released on a Rs. 50,000 bond with one surety of the same amount, subject to conditions. The investigation may continue.

Delhi High Court appoints sole arbitrator for Northern Railway–Atul Singh dispute under Section 11, with respondent's consent
Delhi High CourtARB.P. - 1722/2026 · 30 Oct 2026Disposed

The court appointed Mr. Abhinav Agrawal, Advocate, as Sole Arbitrator, with arbitration under DIAC rules and fees. All pleas, including arbitrability and jurisdiction, are left open to be decided by the arbitrator. The petition was disposed of.

Delhi High Court declines to terminate arbitral tribunal's mandate, grants one final 90 days to conclude proceedings
Delhi High CourtO.M.P. (T) (COMM.) - 108/2026 · 30 Oct 2026Disposed

The court refused to terminate the Arbitral Tribunal's mandate under Section 14(1)(a) and gave it one final opportunity to conclude proceedings within 90 days. Any continuation beyond the extended mandate (till 05.08.2026) needs a Section 29A extension, which the petitioner may seek. Petition disposed of.

Delhi High Court extends Sole Arbitrator's mandate by three months to pass consent award after settlement
Delhi High CourtO.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) - 843/2026 · 30 Oct 2026Allowed

The court extended the Sole Arbitrator's mandate by three months from 30.10.2026 so a consent award can be passed under the Final Settlement Agreement dated 29.07.2026. The intervening period is regularised. The respondent did not object, and the petition was disposed of.

Delhi High Court disposes of arbitration petition after Union's statement it will appoint arbitrator within four weeks
Delhi High CourtARB.P. - 1935/2026 · 30 Oct 2026Disposed

Recording the respondent's statement that the Department will take steps to appoint an Arbitrator within four weeks under the relevant arbitration clause, the court disposed of the petition. The petitioner may approach the Court again if its grievance is not redressed.

Delhi High Court upholds Tribunal order referring society balcony repair dispute to arbitration; sets deadlines for arbitrator
Delhi High CourtW.P.(C) - 16066/2026 · 30 Oct 2026Disposed

The High Court found no reason to interfere with the Delhi Co-operative Tribunal's order referring the dispute to arbitration. It directed the RCS to appoint an Arbitrator by 10 November 2026, and the Arbitrator to decide the matter, including any interim relief, by 31 January 2027.

Delhi High Court appoints sole arbitrator for loan agreement dispute after respondents fail to appear
Delhi High CourtARB.P. - 1610/2026 · 29 Oct 2026Allowed

The court allowed the Section 11 petition and appointed Ms. Neeru Vaid, Advocate, as Sole Arbitrator under Clause 9.2 of the loan agreement. The arbitration will be conducted under DIAC rules. The respondents did not appear despite service. All pleas, including on arbitrability and jurisdiction, are left open.

Delhi High Court grants regular bail to accused in Section 307 IPC case after over four years in custody
Delhi High CourtBAIL APPLN. - 4594/2026 · 29 Oct 2026Allowed

The High Court allowed the bail application of the accused in an FIR under Section 307 IPC. He was directed to be released on a personal bond of Rs.10,000 with one surety in the like amount, to the satisfaction of the Trial Court/Duty Magistrate.

Delhi High Court dismisses anticipatory bail plea in electricity connection forgery case against absconding petitioner
Delhi High CourtBAIL APPLN. - 4585/2026 · 29 Oct 2026Dismissed

The Delhi High Court dismissed Taresh Kumar Sharma's anticipatory bail application in an FIR for forgery and cheating over an electricity connection. It found the allegations serious and noted he had not joined the investigation and NBWs had been issued. Pending applications were disposed of.

Delhi High Court upholds corruption conviction of EPFO section supervisor for taking ₹500 bribe in 2003 trap case
Delhi High CourtCRL.A. - 652/2006 · 29 Oct 2026Dismissed

The High Court dismissed the appeal and left undisturbed the 2006 conviction under Sections 7 and 13(2) read with 13(1)(d) of the PC Act and the sentence. The appellant must surrender before the Trial Court within four weeks to serve the remaining sentence.

Delhi High Court dismisses Article 227 petition against partial setting aside of arbitrator's interim disclosure direction in partnership dispute
Delhi High CourtCM(M) - 474/2025 · 29 Oct 2026Dismissed

The High Court held the Article 227 petition maintainable despite Section 37(3) of the Arbitration Act, but found no perversity or jurisdictional error in the Appellate Court's order. It dismissed the petition and left the parties' merits contentions before the arbitrator open.

Delhi High Court: COVID emergency parole period till 07.04.2023 to count towards convict's sentence; jail to recompute within two days
Delhi High CourtW.P.(CRL) - 3186/2026 · 29 Oct 2026Disposed

The court directed the Jail Superintendent to recompute the petitioner's sentence within two days, counting emergency parole from 15.06.2021 to 07.04.2023 as undergone. If the sentence is complete he is to be released at once; otherwise he is to be told the calculation and may challenge it.

Delhi HC directs NDMC to verify documents of Palika Bazar vendors and add them to survey list
Delhi High CourtW.P.(C) - 14999/2026 · 29 Oct 2026Disposed

The court directed the petitioners, legal heirs of old tehbazari licence holders, to appear with documents before the Joint Director, TVC on 10 November 2026. After verification, their names are to be added to the survey list and they may vend peacefully, subject to the final TVC-II certificate.

Delhi High Court refuses bail to man held with 2.070 kg charas, citing Section 37 NDPS Act
Delhi High CourtBAIL APPLN. - 3024/2026 · 29 Oct 2026Dismissed

The High Court dismissed the regular bail application in a case involving 2.070 kg charas, a commercial quantity. It rejected the claims that the contraband was planted and that Section 52A(2) NDPS Act was violated, and held the Section 37 rigours apply.

Delhi High Court partly allows robbery appeal; sets aside Sections 411 IPC and 27 Arms Act convictions, upholds the rest
Delhi High CourtCRL.A. - 98/2016 · 29 Oct 2026Partly allowed

The High Court set aside the appellant's convictions under Section 411 IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act, along with the Section 411 sentence. Convictions under Sections 392 and 397 IPC and Section 25(1B)(b) Arms Act were upheld. He must surrender within two weeks.

Delhi High Court directs NDMC to include Connaught Place vending site in survey with widow and brother-in-law's names
Delhi High CourtW.P.(C) - 15237/2026 · 29 Oct 2026Disposed

The Court directed NDMC to include site 134-M, L-Block, Connaught Place in its survey list with the names of the Petitioner and Mr. Vijay Singh. After the survey, a vending certificate is to be granted jointly, subject to TVC-II's decision. The Petitioner is not to be disturbed meanwhile.

Delhi High Court sends life convict's premature release plea back to Sentence Review Board for fresh consideration
Delhi High CourtW.P.(CRL) - 3378/2026 · 29 Oct 2026Allowed

The court allowed the petition and remanded the matter to the Sentence Review Board to decide the premature release application afresh at its next meeting, applying the principles in the earlier judgment. The Jail Superintendent must forward the case to the Board.

SHAHBAZ ALI@ SABBU v. STATE NCT OF DELHI AND ANR
Delhi High CourtBAIL APPLN. - 3561/2026 · 29 Oct 2026
M/S SHIVDEI AUTOMOBILES & ORS. v. CNH INDUSTRIAL (INDIA) PVT. LTD.
Delhi High CourtO.M.P. (COMM) - 51/2020 · 29 Oct 2026
SURENDER KUMAR GUPTA v. DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT & ORS.
Delhi High CourtW.P.(CRL) - 2939/2026 · 28 Oct 2026
AVTAR SINGH @ HAPPY v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR.
Delhi High CourtBAIL APPLN. - 4556/2026 · 28 Oct 2026
GODREJ PROPERTIES LTD v. DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT
Delhi High CourtW.P.(CRL) - 2753/2026 · 28 Oct 2026
M/S SATISH BUILDERS v. GNCTD
Delhi High CourtOMP (ENF.) (COMM.) - 107/2026 · 28 Oct 2026
FLOWMORE LIMITED v. M/S SKIPPER LIMITED
Delhi High CourtFAO(OS) (COMM) - 31/2023 · 28 Oct 2026
SUJEET KUMAR PANDEY v. STATE OF NCT THROUGH SHO
Delhi High CourtW.P.(CRL) - 2623/2026 · 28 Oct 2026

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