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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.

DAYANAND PAL v. MR. DHARMENDRA KUMAR BHATI & ORS.
Delhi High CourtCM(M) - 474/2025 · 29 Oct 2026
JAGDISH v. STATE GNCT OF DELHI
Delhi High CourtW.P.(CRL) - 3186/2026 · 29 Oct 2026
SHEKHAR & ORS. v. NEW DELHI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL & ANR.
Delhi High CourtW.P.(C) - 14999/2026 · 29 Oct 2026
SAGAR SEJWAL v. STATE (GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI)
Delhi High CourtBAIL APPLN. - 3024/2026 · 29 Oct 2026
PRAMOD KUMAR v. STATE
Delhi High CourtCRL.A. - 98/2016 · 29 Oct 2026
SMT. SUNITA DEVI v. NEW DELHI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL & ANR.
Delhi High CourtW.P.(C) - 15237/2026 · 29 Oct 2026
RAJU CHHAKA v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI
Delhi High CourtW.P.(CRL) - 3378/2026 · 29 Oct 2026
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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