Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 30 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 9220/2025 filed by National Highway Authority of India against Sugandha Sawhney & Ors, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 25‑02‑2025 in WP(C)PIL No. 12/2023 of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
  • The matter was listed for admission (condonation of delay in filing counter‑affidavit) on 30‑07‑2026 before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Atul S. Chandurkar.
  • Counsel for the petitioner was Solicitor General Mr. Tushar Mehta; the respondent, Ms. Sugandha Sawhney, appeared in person and was assisted by counsel from M/S Viadroit.

Court Order

1. Delay in filing the respondent’s counter‑affidavit was condoned.

2. Arguments of both parties were concluded.

3. Parties have submitted written arguments.

4. Judgment was reserved.

Final Outcome

The Supreme Court condoned the procedural delay, allowing the appeal to proceed, and reserved its final judgment.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Infrastructure Regulation