Authority: Supreme Court of India – Special Lok Adalat

Order Date: 22 August 2026 (order digitally signed on 10 September 2026)

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: M/s Riar Builders Pvt Ltd and another (Anr) filed Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 26933/2025 against Union of India and others (Respondents).
  • Respondents: Union of India and other parties.
  • The matter was listed before the Special Lok Adalat of the Supreme Court, with a bench comprising Justice Pamidighantam, Justice Sri Narasimha, and Justice Alok Aradhe.
  • Senior Advocates appearing for the petitioners included Mr. Rajshekhar Rao, Ms. Pooja Dhar, and Dr. Meenakshi Kalra; counsel for respondents included Mr. Amrendra Kumar Mehta and others.
  • The petition sought relief (details not specified) and the parties indicated desire to contest on merits.

Final Outcome

  • The bench observed that there was no possibility of settlement and directed that the matters be listed before the regular court for adjudication on merits.
  • The award was digitally signed by Assistant Registrar Jayant Kumar Arora on 10 September 2026, confirming the procedural direction.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Construction Dispute