Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 01-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: National Highways Authority of India (Petitioner) vs. Amin Bhupendrabhai Ambalal & Ors (Respondents).
  • Proceedings: Multiple Special Leave Petitions (SLP) filed, e.g., SLP(C) Nos. 21475/2026, 21490‑21494/2026, 21475/2026, 21475/2026, etc., arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 23‑12‑2025 of SCA No.7561/2023 passed by the High Court of Gujarat, Ahmedabad.
  • Counsel: Solicitor General Mr. Tushar Mehta appeared for NHAI; senior counsel Mr. Shyam Divan for Respondent No.1; Mr. Rajive Bhalla for other respondents. The bench comprised Hon'ble Mr. Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Hon'ble Mr. Justice K. Vinod Chandran.
  • Background: The Gujarat High Court judgment was challenged; the Supreme Court earlier, on 25‑05‑2026, issued an order staying the judgment subject to payment of an undisputed amount.

Order Details

1. The Supreme Court, reiterating its earlier order, stays the operation of the impugned judgment/order, subject to payment of the undisputed amount by the petitioner (NHAI).

2. The undisputed amount must be deposited within three months from the date of this order.

3. The Special Leave Petitions are to be listed on 01‑09‑2026.

4. The Court directed Solicitor General Mr. Tushar Mehta to obtain instructions on whether the undisputed amount has been paid; if not, payment must be made before the next returnable date.

5. The matter is listed again for hearing on 23‑09‑2026.

6. The interim order shall remain in force until further orders.

Final Outcome

  • The Gujarat High Court judgment remains stayed until NHAI deposits the undisputed amount within the stipulated three‑month period, after which the stay may be lifted.
  • Further procedural compliance and payment verification are mandated before the next hearing.

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