Purvanchal Vidyut SLPs Dismissed, Compensation Extended

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 26-10-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: Purvanchal Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Ltd. & Anr.
• Respondents: Gangadhar Tiwari & Ors.
• The petitions arise from the impugned final judgment and order dated 20-04-2026 in WRITC No. 61435/2010 and WRITC No. 51093/2010 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad.
• Petitioners sought condonation of delay in filing IA No. 312525/2026 and exemption from filing O.T.
• The matter was heard before Hon’ble Mr. Justice Manoj Misra and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Manmohan on 26-10-2026.

Final Outcome

1. Delay in filing the special leave petitions is condoned.

2. The Court finds no merit to interfere with the award of compensation to the petitioner and therefore dismisses the special leave petitions, leaving any question of law open for consideration in a suitable future case.

3. The time granted by the High Court for payment of the compensation amount is extended up to 30-11-2026.

4. Any pending applications, if any, are ordered to stand disposed of.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Compensation Award