Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 22-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 10903/2026 was filed by M/S Khushee Construction challenging the final judgment and order dated 23-02-2026 passed by the Patna High Court in CWJC No. 18551/2025.
  • Respondents are the State of Bihar and others. The matter was listed before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice M.M. Sundresh and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Prasanna B. Varale on 20‑07‑2026.
  • Counsel for the petitioner included Mr. Smarhar Singh (AOR Mr. Rajesh Kumar, Adv. Ms. Shweta Kumari, Adv. Mr. Manoj Kumar, Adv. Mr. Pankaj Prakash, Adv. Mr. Mohd Asim). Counsel for the respondents included Mr. Azmat Hayat Amanullah (AOR Ms. Vanshita Gupta, Adv.).

Final Outcome

  • The Court directed the petitioner’s counsel to provide a copy of the list of retired Hon'ble Judges of the Patna High Court who could act as the learned Arbitrator for the respondents.
  • The respondent’s counsel was directed to seek instructions on the same matter.
  • The matter was listed for further hearing on 12‑08‑2026.

Topics: Court Procedure, Arbitration Appointment