Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 20-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petition: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 46650/2026 filed by the State of Jharkhand & ors against M/s Ajmani Infrastructure and Projects Private Limited & another.
- Origin: Arising from impugned judgments and orders dated 25-08-2025 (WPC No. 6444/2022) and 16-06-2026 (CRF No. 14542/2025) passed by the High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi.
- Counsel for Petitioners: Mr. Anando Mukherjee, AOR Ms. Riya Dhingra, Adv. Mr. Utkarsh Anand.
- Counsel for Respondents: Mr. Shambo Nandy, AOR; Mr. Devesh Ajmani, Adv.; Mr. Daksh Sharma, Adv.
- Court Composition: Hon'ble Mr. Justice K.V. Viswanathan and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Arun Palli.
- The Court, after prima facie consideration, suggested that the parties attempt an amicable settlement through mediation.
- Both parties responded favourably to the suggestion.
- The Court requested Hon'ble Ms. Justice Indu Malhotra, former Judge of this Court, to act as the mediator.
- Parties are directed to contact the appointed mediator; mediation fees and terms to be fixed in consultation with the mediator.
- A copy of the order will be forwarded to Justice Indu Malhotra.
- The Court stayed the operation of the impugned orders of the High Court and also stayed further proceedings in Contempt Case (C) No.1527 of 2025 initiated against the petitioners.
- The matter is listed for further hearing on 4th December 2026.
Final Outcome
- The dispute will be pursued through mediation under the guidance of former Justice Indu Malhotra.
- All operative effect of the High Court's orders and the contempt proceedings are stayed pending mediation.
- The next hearing is scheduled for 4 December 2026 to review progress.
Topics: Legal Dispute, Infrastructure