Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 21 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: State of Odisha & Anr. (Petitioner) vs. M/S P.S. Construction (Respondent).
  • Origin: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No.36396/2026 arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 07‑07‑2022 in ARBA No.42/2012 passed by the High Court of Orissa at Cuttack.
  • Delay: The petition was filed after an inordinate delay of 1,345 days.
  • Grounds for Review: The Court examined whether any substantive ground existed to interfere with the High Court's order.
  • Observations: The Court found no good ground to interfere with the impugned order and noted the excessive delay as a factor warranting dismissal.

Final Outcome

  • The Special Leave Petition is dismissed on the grounds of delay and merits.
  • All pending applications, if any, are disposed of.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Construction Dispute