National Project Construction Gets Extension, Respondent Deleted

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 18 September 2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: National Project Construction Ltd. & Anr.; Respondents: E Kondaiah Constructions & Ors.
• SLP (Civil) No. 25124/2026 arising from impugned final judgment and order dated 09‑12‑2025 in CMA No. 46/2009 of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh.
• Petition sought condonation of delay in filing IA No. 148847/2026 and exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment; also sought deletion of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant as respondent (IA No. 226877/2026).

Final Outcome

1. Respondent counsel granted three weeks to file a counter‑affidavit; rejoinder to be filed within two weeks thereafter.

2. Application to delete Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (Respondent No. 2) from the parties is allowed.

3. Matter listed for further hearing on 16 November 2026.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Corporate Litigation