Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 03-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Himachal Pradesh Housing and Urban Development Authority (HPHUDA); Respondents: Biri Singh & Ors.
  • The petition is Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 35417/2026 arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 06‑04‑2026 in RFA No. 622/2011 and CO No. 1000/2012 of the Himachal Pradesh High Court.
  • Two interlocutory applications were filed: IA No. 211208/2026 seeking condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects, and IA No. 211207/2026 seeking exemption from filing a certified copy of the impugned judgment.
  • The matter was heard on 03‑08‑2026 before a bench of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Kumar and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva.

Final Outcome

  • The Court condoned the delay in refiling the petition.
  • The application for exemption from filing a certified copy of the impugned judgment was allowed.
  • The Court directed that a notice be issued and the case be tagged with SLP(C) Nos. 25729‑25730/2026, titled “Himachal Pradesh Housing and Urban Development Authority v. Geta Devi & Ors.” and other connected matters.
  • Notice to be served by all modes, including dasti, and digitally signed by Deputy Registrar Court Master (NSH) Deepak Guglani on 04‑08‑2026 (signature not verified).

Topics: Legal Procedure, Delay Condonation