Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 18-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) filed Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No.50065/2026 challenging the final judgment and order dated 16‑04‑2026 passed by the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad in SCA No.5319/2026.
- Respondents: Ramiben Bhagubhai Patel & Ors.
- Multiple interlocutory applications (I.A. Nos.267791/2026, 267792/2026, 269156/2026, 269153/2026, 273615/2026) seeking condonation of delay in filing and exemption from filing copies of the impugned judgment were listed.
- The matter was heard on 18‑09‑2026 before a bench of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dipankar Datta and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sheel Nagu. Counsel for the petitioner included Mr. Kartikeya Singh (AOR), Mr. Sumit Gupta, Mr. Akshay Kumar Tiwari, Ms. Tanya Shrotriya and Mr. Ishant Tripathi. No counsel details are provided for the respondents.
Final Outcome
1. The Court condoned the delay in filing the interlocutory applications.
2. The Court directed that a notice be issued.
3. The petition was tagged with Special Leave Petition (C) No.13705/2026.
4. The impugned judgment and order of the Gujarat High Court were stayed, conditional upon the petitioner depositing the undisputed amount.
5. The undisputed amount must be deposited within three months from the date of the order (i.e., by 18‑12‑2026).
Topics: Judicial Stay, Infrastructure Litigation