Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 22-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (appellant) vs. Astra Construction Private Limited (respondent).
  • Origin: Appeal filed under Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 24803/2025, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 19-06-2025 in ARBA No.1/2024 passed by the High Court of Meghalaya at Shillong.
  • Applications before the Court included IA No. 273613/2025, IA No. 273608/2025, IA No. 268050/2025, IA No. 267941/2025, IA No. 217930/2025, and a permission to file additional documents.
  • Bench: Hon. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Hon. Justice Alok Aradhe.
  • Counsel for appellant: Mr. Tushar Mehta (Solicitor General) and a team of senior advocates.
  • Counsel for respondent: Mr. Prasouk Jain and a team of senior advocates.

Final Outcome

  • Leave was granted to the appellant.
  • The civil appeal was allowed by a signed non‑reportable judgment.
  • The amount deposited by the appellant, together with accrued interest, is to be refunded to North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited.
  • All pending applications, including the listed intervention applications, stand disposed of.

Topics: Legal Decision, Power Sector