Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 18 September 2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: State of Jharkhand & ors (petitioner) vs M/s Sri Sai Krishna Constructions (respondent).
  • Origin: Special Leave Petition (C) No. 38218/2025 arising from the High Court of Jharkhand order dated 05‑06‑2025 in WPC No. 40/2025.
  • Hearing: Conducted on 16‑09‑2026 before Justices M.M. Sundresh and Prasanna B. Varale.
  • Issue: Blacklisting order imposed by the High Court; petition challenged its proportionality.

Final Outcome

  • Supreme Court modified the blacklisting, limiting it to continue only until 31 December 2026.
  • The blacklisting will not prevent the respondent from participating in any fresh tenders from January 2027 onward.
  • The Special Leave Petition and any pending applications were disposed.

Topics: Legal, Tendering