Authority: Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench
Order Date: 11 November 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (NHIDCL) and others (applicants) vs Shri Thejao Sekhose and three others, State of Nagaland, Deputy Commissioner, and Sub‑Divisional Officer (Civil) (respondents).
- Nature of Proceeding: Application under Section 2(2) of Chapter V‑A of the Gauhati High Court Rules seeking condonation of a 120‑day delay in preferring a connected appeal against the judgment & order dated 20‑01‑2026 in WP(c)94/2022.
- Grounds for Delay: Applicants cited remote video‑conferenced delivery of the judgment from the principal seat, delay in receiving the certified copy, and the need for multi‑level administrative approvals from the Project Monitoring Unit (Dimapur), Regional Office (Kohima), and the competent authority in New Delhi.
- Opposition: Respondent (Opposite Party No. 1) contended that the explanation was inadequate, particularly for the period 28‑02‑2026 to 05‑05‑2026, which remained unexplained.
- Court’s Consideration: The court reviewed the affidavits, official records, and counsel submissions, noting that steps were taken at various levels despite the incomplete explanation for certain dates.
Final Outcome
- The court, adopting a liberal view in the interest of justice, condoned the 120‑day delay in filing the connected appeal.
- The interlocutory application is allowed and disposed of.
- The connected writ appeal will be listed for merit consideration in the second week of January 2027, with the exact date to be fixed by the Registry.
Topics: Court Proceedings, Delay Condonation