Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 18-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Appellant – Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited & Ors; Respondent – Sri GOPIKRISHNA Infrastructure Pvt Ltd (Authorized Signatory) & Ors.
  • Civil Appeal No.: 9651/2024 (linked with C.A. Nos. 9660‑9668/2024).
  • Multiple Interlocutory Applications (IA) listed, notably IA No.103265/2026, IA No.156912/2026, IA No.169747/2025, IA No.172221/2024, IA No.172224/2024, IA No.172227/2024, IA No.172225/2024, IA No.74405/2025, IA No.66996/2025, IA No.172226/2024.
  • The matter was called for hearing on 18 August 2026 before a bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe.
  • Counsel for the parties included senior advocates and additional officers as detailed in the record.

Order Details (IA No.103265/2026)

1. The Court noted that leave has already been granted in the matters referenced.

2. Pending final disposal of the civil appeals, Respondent No.1 (Sri GOPIKRISHNA Infrastructure Pvt Ltd) is entitled to withdraw fifty percent (50%) of the amount deposited, provided it furnishes the requisite bank guarantee(s).

3. The Court clarified that this interim order is subject to any final orders that may be passed thereafter.

4. Consequently, IA No.103265/2026 is disposed of.

5. The Court directed that the hearing of the pending civil appeals be expedited.

Final Outcome

  • Respondent No.1 may withdraw 50% of the deposited sum upon furnishing bank guarantees, subject to the final judgment.
  • IA No.103265/2026 is formally disposed.
  • The Supreme Court has ordered an accelerated hearing schedule for the pending civil appeals.

Topics: Court Order, Power Sector