Supreme Court Condones Delay, Stays BBMB Order

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 28-09-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: Bhakra Beas Management Board & Ors; Respondents: Krishan Singh & Ors.
• Special Leave Petition (Civil) No.13070/2026 arises from the impugned final judgment and order dated 27‑09‑2024 in LPA No.815/2016 passed by the High Court of Punjab & Haryana at Chandigarh.
• Interim applications filed: IA No.278917/2026 (condonation of delay), IA No.278886/2026 (condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects), IA No.278922/2026 (exemption from filing C/C of the impugned judgment).
• Counsel for petitioners: Mr. Pranav Krishna (Advocate on Record). No counsel listed for respondents.
• Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Shree Chandrashekhar.

Final Outcome

• The Court condoned the delay in filing the interim applications.
• Directed that a notice be issued to the respondents.
• Tagged the matter with SLP(C) No.13070/2026 for further proceedings.
• Ordered that the effect and operation of the impugned order shall remain stayed pending final disposal.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Power Utilities