J&K High Court Clears Petitioners for Bidding

Authority: High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu

Order Date: 17 July 2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: M/S Satish Singh Jamwal and Co., represented by Mr. Manik Bhardwaj and Sr. Advocate Mr. M.K. Bhardwaj.
• Respondents: Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and others, represented by Ms. Mehar Bali, Mr. Ravinder Gupta, Ms. Chetna Manhas, Ms. Monika Kohli.
• The writ petition (WP(C) No. 2094/2026) sought relief concerning adverse findings affecting participation in a bidding process.
• Respondents submitted a communication dated 16 July 2026 stating that, except for petitioner No. 2, there were no adverse findings against the petitioners.
• The court noted the respondents’ communication and directed further action accordingly.

Final Outcome

• Petitioners No. 1, 3, 4 and 5 are to be considered for participation in the bidding process as per circular dated 05 June 2026.
• Petitioner No. 2 is directed to approach the respondents afresh for consideration of his case.
• Respondents are instructed to take a decision on the matter within three weeks from the date of the order.
• The writ petition is disposed of.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Procurement Bidding