NHAI SLP Dismissed, Compensation Order Upheld

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 23-07-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) filed Special Leave Petition (C) No. 11167/2025.
• Respondents: Sunny Saluja & Ors., land owners.
• Origin: Petition challenges the interim order dated 15-10-2024 in FAO No. 4688/2023 (O&M) passed by the High Court of Punjab & Haryana at Chandigarh.
• Interim Order Details: High Court directed NHAI to deposit the entire compensation amount awarded by the arbitrator within two months. It mandated that 50% of the amount be disbursed to the land‑owners against adequate security satisfactory to the executing court, while the remaining balance be kept in a fixed deposit to earn maximum interest.
• Counsel: For petitioner – Mr. Amrendra Kumar Mehta, AOR. For respondents – Mr. Surinder Singh, Adv.; Mr. Ashwini Kumar, Adv.; Mr. R K S Verka, Adv.; Mr. Raj Karan Singh Verka, Adv.; Mr. Mohit Bidhuri (through VC), Adv.; Mr. Arvind Gupta, AOR.
• Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice K.V. Viswanathan and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Arun Palli.

Final Outcome

• The Supreme Court, after hearing counsel, held that the impugned interim order serves the ends of justice.
• No sufficient ground was found to interfere with the High Court’s order.
• The Special Leave Petition is dismissed.
• Any pending applications, if any, shall stand disposed of.

Topics: Compensation Disbursement, Infrastructure Litigation