M.C.D vs Chief Information Commission - RTI Compliance Directions

Delhi High Court issued directions in two consolidated writ petitions concerning the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's compliance with Right to Information Act requirements and Chief Information Commission orders. The court addressed ongoing compliance matters where the MCD was required to report on adherence to transparency directives.

Nitin Seth v. Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council - Arbitral Award Challenge

Delhi High Court disposed of three applications in Nitin Seth v. Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council case (W.P.(C) 3831/2026). The court condoned a 17-day delay in filing the petition and allowed an exemption application. The main petition challenges an arbitral award dated July 30, 2025 passed by a sole arbitrator under the MSME Development Act, 2006.

Section 34 Petition Challenging Arbitral Award - NTRO v Corporate Infotech

Delhi High Court dismissed O.M.P. (COMM) 378/2024 filed by National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) challenging an arbitral award in favor of M/S Corporate Infotech Private Limited. The petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 was dismissed, upholding the arbitral award dated 02.04.2024.

Sujit Kumar Jaiswal v. Dalmia Research - Arbitration Award Section 34 Challenge

The Delhi High Court issued its judgment in O.M.P. 110/2009, ruling on a Section 34 petition to set aside an arbitral award dated 11.08.2008. The petitioner Sujit Kumar Jaiswal challenged the arbitrator's dismissal of his claims against Dalmia Resorts International Pvt. Ltd. regarding a 1996 business agreement. The court considered arguments from both parties before issuing its determination.

Sp Singla Constructions v State of Jharkhand - Arbitral Extension

Delhi High Court adjudicated a petition under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, where Sp Singla Constructions Pvt Ltd sought regularization of proceedings from December 2023 and a 12-month extension of the arbitral tribunal's mandate. Respondent State of Jharkhand raised jurisdictional objections which were contested by the petitioner.

Bay St. Louis Beach Water Advisory Lifted

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has lifted the beach water contact advisory for Bay St. Louis Beach after water samples showed acceptable bacteria levels. The advisory affected Station 4, from the Box Culvert east to Ballantine St. Four advisories remain in effect along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

General Licence for Insurance Payments under UK Sanctions Regimes

OFSI issued General Licence INT/2022/2009156 permitting designated persons under UK Autonomous Sanctions Regimes to make insurance payments to UK insurers and brokers for building, engineering, terrorism, property liability, and claims preparation insurance. UK insurers may make claim payments and refunds to UK Designated Persons. The licence was amended on 15 December 2023 to add motor insurance, include insurance brokers, expand the UK DP definition to include owned/controlled entities, and permit persons acting on behalf of UK DPs to make permitted payments.

UK Sanctions Insurance Payments General Licence

OFSI issued General Licence INT/2022/2009156 permitting specific insurance-related payments that would otherwise breach UK Autonomous Sanctions Regulations. The licence authorises UK insurers, insurance brokers, and regulated financial institutions to process premiums, claims, and refunds involving designated persons for specified insurance products covering UK properties and motor vehicles.

General Licence allowing sanctioned UK persons to pay utility bills

OFSI published notice regarding General Licence INT/2022/2300292 allowing UK designated persons subject to asset freezes to make permitted utility payments for gas and electricity from frozen UK bank accounts. The General Licence, originally issued November 2022, has been amended multiple times to expand permissions, most recently February 2024 to include additional permitted payment categories for gas and electricity meters.

General Licence Permitting Utility Payments by UK Designated Persons

OFSI issued General Licence INT/2022/2300292 permitting UK Designated Persons (sanctioned individuals and entities) to make utility payments for gas and electricity from frozen UK bank accounts. The licence also allows Energy Companies to receive such payments and process return payments to frozen accounts, subject to quarterly reporting requirements to HM Treasury.