Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 31-08-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation Ltd (Petitioner) vs. M/s Jabalpur Corridor Pvt Ltd (Respondent).
- Nature of Proceeding: Miscellaneous application (IA No. 254860/2026) seeking extension of time for payment of the remaining amount and accrued interest under the judgment and order dated 29‑05‑2026 in Civil Appeal No.10877/2018.
- Background: The Supreme Court had earlier rendered a final judgment on 29‑05‑2026 directing MPRDC to pay a specified amount with interest to Jabalpur Corridor Pvt Ltd. MPRDC filed the present application requesting an additional three‑month period to comply with the payment direction.
- Counsel Appearances: For the petitioner – Mr. R. Venkataramani, Attorney General for India, assisted by Ms. Mrinal Gopal Elker, AOR Mr. Srajan Yadav, and advocates Ms. Silpi S Swain and others. For the respondent – Senior Counsel Mr. Vivek Tankha.
Final Outcome
- The Court allowed the petitioner's prayer, granting a three‑month extension to make the remaining payment along with accrued interest.
- The Court expressly stated that no further time will be granted beyond this three‑month period.
- The miscellaneous application was disposed of, and any other pending applications, if any, were also ordered to stand disposed of.
Topics: Court Order, Payment Extension, Infrastructure Contract