Case name: Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 18307/2026, arising out of impugned final judgment and order dated 02-02-2026 in WP No. 8122/2022.
Court: Supreme Court of India.
Order date: 27‑05‑2026 (digitally signed by IRAMNAZ).
Hearing date: 26‑05‑2026.
Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Kumar, Hon'ble Mr. Justice K. Vinod Chandran.
Parties Involved
Petitioner: National Highways Authority of India.
Respondent(s): Vikrant Happy Homes Private Limited & Ors.
Counsel for Petitioner: Mr. Soumik Ghosal, Advocate on Record (AOR).
Counsel for Respondents: Mr. Prahlad Paranjapee, Adv.; Mrs. Pragya Baghel, AOR; Mr. Rahul Punjabi, Adv.; Ms. Shrika Gautam, Adv.
Issues / Allegations / Violations
The petition challenges the High Court judgment and order dated 02‑02‑2026 in WP No. 8122/2022, specifically concerning the compensation payable by the National Highways Authority of India to the respondents.
Findings & Observations
The Supreme Court order does not elaborate detailed findings or legal reasoning; it primarily provides interim relief pending final determination of the special leave petition.
Penalties / Settlements / Directions
The Court directed the petitioner (NHAI) to disburse the compensation payable to the respondents by applying a multiplication factor of one, subject to the final outcome of the special leave petition.
Corrective Actions & Future Obligations
NHAI must comply with the compensation disbursement as directed in the interim order.
The final outcome of the special leave petition will determine any further obligations or adjustments.
Final Ruling & Enforcement
The Court issued notice and tagged the petition with SLP(C) Nos.4081‑4082/2023, titled "National Highways Authority of India & Anr. vs. Badrilal & Ors."
The interim relief regarding compensation remains effective pending the final decision on the special leave petition.
