Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 17-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Rajesh Purushottamdasji Mundhada; Respondents: Engineering Projects (India) Ltd and another.
  • Petition under Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 23766/2026 challenging the High Court of Judicature at Bombay at Nagpur’s judgment and order dated 08-07-2026 in WP No. 1547/2026.
  • Application IA No. 198774/2026 sought exemption from filing a certified copy of the impugned judgment.
  • Counsel for petitioner argued that if the matter involved round‑disqualification, the tender should be re‑issued, but noted that after opening the financial bids, respondent No.2’s bid was expected to match the petitioner’s.

Final Outcome

  • The Court allowed the exemption from filing the certified copy of the impugned judgment.
  • An order of stay was imposed on the operation of the High Court’s impugned order.
  • A notice was issued, returnable by 01-10-2026.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Tender Disqualification