Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 10-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 18198/2026 filed by Haridwar Highways Project Limited against ERA Infra Engineering Limited & Anr., arising from the impugned judgment and order dated 23-03-2026 in ARB.A.(COMM.) No. 47/2025 of the High Court of Delhi.
  • The petition includes IA No. 157696/2026 (exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment), IA No. 157706/2026 and IA No. 162009/2026 (permission to file additional documents, facts, annexures).
  • Counsel for the petitioner comprised Ms. Sushmita Gandhi and a team of advocates; counsel for the respondents included Mr. Aniban Bhattacharya and a team of advocates.
  • The bench hearing the matter consisted of the Hon'ble Chief Justice, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Hon'ble Mrs. Justice V. Mohana.

Order

1. In view of a letter seeking adjournment circulated on behalf of Respondent No.2, the matter is listed for hearing on 07.09.2026.

2. The petitioner is directed to file a counter‑affidavit within four weeks from the date of this order.

3. The interim order of status‑quo shall continue to remain in effect pending further filings and the next hearing.

Final Outcome

  • The proceedings are adjourned to 7 September 2026, with the petitioner required to submit a counter‑affidavit within four weeks, and the existing status‑quo order maintained.

Topics: Infrastructure Litigation, Special Leave to Appeal