Jharkhand Bijli Vitran to Release Rs25.5Cr

Authority: Supreme Court of India, Court No.4, Section XVII‑B

Order Date: 01‑10‑2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Appellant – Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited & Ors.; Respondent – Sri GOPIKRISHNA Infrastructure Pvt Ltd (Authorized Signatory) & Ors.
• Civil Appeal Numbers: 9651/2024 (primary) with related appeals 9663‑9665/2024 referenced.
• Interim Application (IA) No.: 276697/2026 filed in CA No. 9660‑9668/2024 (Section XVII‑B).
• Counsel for Appellant: Senior Advocate Arvind P. Datar, supported by a team of advocates.
• Counsel for Respondent: Ms. Pragya Choudhary and a team of advocates.
• Key Issue: Release of 50 % of the amount deposited by the appellant, amounting to Rs 25,51,36,300, in favour of Respondent No.1.

Final Outcome

1. The Court directs that the sum of Rs 25,51,36,300 be released to Respondent No.1 within three weeks from the date of this order.

2. The appeals are listed for final hearing in the month of March 2027.

Topics: Court Order, Utility Dispute